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PROCEEDINGS 1 



OF THE 



CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY 



OP THE 



GLORIOUS BATTLE OP NEW OELEANS, 



BY "THE PERSONAL AND POLITICAL FRIENDS" OF 



GEORGE MIFFLIN DALLAS, 



CONTAINING THE REGULAR TOASTS, THE VOLUNTEER SENTIMENTS, REPLIES TO 
INVITATIONS, AND THE ORATION PRONOUNCED ON THE OCCASION BY 



HORN R. KNEAS, ESQUIRE, 



WITH AN APPENDIX, CONTAINING VERY INTERESTING LETTERS, WRITTEN 
BY VICE-PRESIDENT DALLAS IN THE YEAR 1845. 



PHILADELPHIA : 

PRINTED AND PPBLISIIED AT TIIF. OFFICE OF THE "DAILY KEYSTONE." 

1846. 



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DALLAS DINNER. 



« UNREMITTINGLY ONWARD." 



DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION 



OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE 



GLORIOUS BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, 



BY " THE PERSONAL AND POLITICAL FRIENDS" OF 



GEORGE MIFFLIN DALLAS. 



Agreeably to previous arrangements, the 
friends of this eminent statesman met at the 
Commissioners' Hall, on the 8th insi., to lis. 
ten to an Oration delivered by our townsman 
and fellow-citizen, HORN R. KNEASS,E=q. 
the late Polk and Dallas Elector, who, for up- 
wards of half an honr, chained the attention 
of his numerous audience with a recital of 
the thrilling accounts of the Battle of New 
Orleans, and a brief history of George JVI. 
Dallas, and his popular career in life. After 
the Oration, thecompany with many others, 
myt at the Northern Military Hall, kept by 
Joseph Price, and sat do^vn to a sumptuous 
dinner, to the number of several hundred of 
our most warm hearted and patriotic Demo- 
crats. The Biass Band of Mr. VV. R, Bay- 
ley was in attendance at both places. The 
spacious saloon of Mr. Price, was decorated 
in the most appropriate manner. At the head 
ol the table, were to be seen the portraits 
of Presidents Washington, Jackson, Polk, 
and Vice President George Mifflin Dallas — 
a Libert) Cap— the Lone Star, that was— and 



in large letters, the motto now adopted by the 
friends of Vice President Dallas generally, 
" Unremittingly O.nward." The whole 
saloon was beautifully and tastefully festooned 
with our State and National Flags. 

Deputations were received from the Demo 
crats dining in the city, at the Eagle Hotel, 
and from those dining at Charles Worrell's, 
in the county ; to which replies were punc- 
tually given, by committees appointed for 
the purpose ; and which will be found 
among the Volunteer Toasts : 

WILLIAM H. S.MITH, one of the lata 
Polk and Dallas Electors, presided, assisted 
by the following named 

VICE PRESIDENTS. 

Northern Libertits. ^pnng Garden. 



Jiimes Laridy, 
f);iiiiel K.Miller, 
Joiialhan ^?cout, 
Henry Johnson, 
William Goodwin, 



George C. Geyer, 
James Martin, 
Henry Simpson, 
Slewrtrt Magee, 
William Sniipson. 



SECRETARIES. 

Lyman Ackley, William Ross, 

Georjje W. Clark, Alexander Gamble. 



4 



REGULAR TOASTS. 
Andrew Jackson — Ills hemic exploits 



honored while he lived 

n 

h 



VOLUNTEER TOASTS. 
By the President of the D«y, William H. 



his ilius'rious ^'"'•''« ^1- H<>n. Geo. Mifflin Pallas— A nb 



memory revered when he is no more. Silent i ""'.«^ "«r «••''/ B:ir and in the S-naie. Ikrn 
honors, Dead march in Saul ?,"^ chenshed ... jhe cradle of I't-mocrucy- 

T. o . . . f .u IT . I c. . I 1 i"iiii^Viviini:i * oiilv true and i!!u«iriou» son. 

The Constitution of the United States— Tt,- ■■■■.,.„..«. .-.r.i.i- ii..,«.w.^.o,..., .i... k-„..„. 



" An ample canopy for a full continent." — 
Viet PrfsiJent Dallas' toast, XthJuly, 1815. 
29 cheers. Hail Columbia. 

The patriotic band who fought and fell at 
New Oi leans — Placed on the roll of «lory, 
side by Ride, with the conquerors of Sarato 
ea and Vorktown. Silent honors. 
Castle. 

George Mifllin Dallas — Hailed proudly hy 
bis friends, personal and political I A lite 
of integrity and honor hat planted him deep 
in their hearts. A whole people, to whose 
cause his talents and his patriotism have 
ever bi-en devoted, have gloriously respond- 
ed to theif judgment. 29 cheers. The Star 
Spangled Banner 

Th- President of the United States— The 
neighbor, the friend, the follower of .lack- 
•nn. The Democracy of America "Know 
who he IS," and know that he will tr^ad in 
the footsteps of that illustrious man. 29 
cheers. The President's March. 

Martin Van Buren — Lelt alone by the 
death of Jackson among the patriots on 
whom Democracy has conferred her loftiest 
honors, he stands a landmark of her faith 
and a beacon for her course. 13 cheers — 
Auld Lang Syne. 

The Heads of the Executive Departments 
— Called by President Polk to olficeg of ele- 
vated trust — may they prove themselves to 
be honest, capable and faithful. 6 cheers. 
Life let us Cherish. 

The Keystone State — While she binds in 
harmony the arch of the Union — may h?r 
own Dpmocratic sons givp n«'w strength to 
her influence by union among themselves. 
13 cheers. Yankee Dooille. 

The Governor of Pennsylvania — While 
he maintain the honor and laith of the State, 
he will be true to the trust and principles of 
his party. 13 cheers. Governor's Maich. 
Oregon — Though lar off, not too far to be 
gathered under the wing of the Am-^rican 
Eagle, and protected by the arrows he car- 
ries in his talons. 13 cheers. Oh I dear 
what can the matter he. 

The Balance of Power — A scale in which 
European depots may weigh themselves; il 



The unconquerable Democrury i>i the Keystone 
Stale, rcct>t{nize him ar^ ibcir Ifgiiunale cundi- 
dale for the I'rexidency in IMS. 

By James Laiidv. Vice President. The Pre- 
sident of ihe day, Wm.ll. Smith, l>q. — A pure 
uiideviating Democrat — iinifunn lu all his 
I inoveiiient', always siding wrh the rank and 
J. . I tile of the Wepuhlicau parly. Hm di»iiiterestod 
°*"'' patriotism deserves, as il receives, the admira- 
tion of the Democralio party. 

Bv Dnniel K. Miller, Vice President. Geo. 
.Midliii Dnllns— elevated in I&4I to the second 
oilice in the jrilt of a tree people, may he be 
(duced in the lir»t in \H\>i. 

By Jonathan Scott, Vice President. No dic- 
tation— no tyranny. In Ireedom's lainJall should 
l>e allowed etiiml riffhls, and their own • opm- 
iimii, else we l>ecomo slaves, and make a 
miH-kcry of our Hepublicnn professions. 

By flenry Johnson. Vice I're.sulcnt. The 
Democriitic cilixens of the I'niled Slates, the 
political and personal friends of Georjje Milllin 
Dallas— Actuated by pure inoiiven, Hiey are 
not to be intimidated ; ihey nsk notbiii{{ that is 
not clearly right, and will subinii to nothing 
that is wrong. Their course is-" u/treM*//*/;^'- 

ly otntiirii V 

Bv (ieorjre C. Geyer, Vice President. Geo. 
MilfliD Dallas— Elevated lo fame and power by 
the ^ponluneous atiertion of the people, in de.'- 
pite o( leaders ; by the same tree love he will 
lie promoted by ihem to the highest honor in 
iheir ghl in 1S48. 

By James Martin, Vice President. The Hero 
of the day — Unborn millions will yet re- 
ceive ihc advantage of his patriotism and vir- 
tuous ambition id the cause of liberty and free 
government. 

Bv Wm. Goodwin, Vice President. Georpe 
Milllin l)iiliii« — Tlie disiiiignii>ht-d 8talet>man, 
sound Hfpiililicnn, and iinbleinished man ! The 
nation's lute can be saleiy coiitiJed to his care, 
the nation's soil to his tiroieciion. 

By Henry Simpson, Vk e Prehident. Georce 
Miliin Dallas — The ennliie scholar, wise.faiih- 
ful, copnlil- and pairiolic slaiesniHii, who truly 
repre-enls the Dtmiocracy of the Union and e»- 
pecially upon the Cregon fiiie.ktion, Oregon, 
evrry inch of it ornonr. Orfgoii or war .' 

Bv S'ewjirt Macee, Vice President. Georic 
Mifllm linllas--The upright «tate«man—BCcoii)- 
pli>bed citizen— able juri>t, and sound Demi- 
craiic BepiiMiciin from lii» birth. Hi.-* cour.»e 
is '' unreminitigly otncard:' Pennsylvania aiid 
ihe Democracy ciaira hiin as their own. 

By Win. Simpson, Vice President. The spi- 



thpy try our American stttlyards, they will | rit of the Kepnblic— in 1S44 very decidedly an- 



Boon kick ttie beam. . 6 cheers. Come to 
the bower. 

Individual Liability and Hard Money — 
Moderate terms for these who profit by 
other people's labors. 6 cheers. Dan 
Tucker. 

Our Fair Countrywomen — Last, not least 
in our remembrance at every festive scene. 
3 cheers. 0! Tis Love. 



swered the qiiesition who is Jas. K. Polk ? In 
like manner in 18-)S, il will the inquiring few 
who is Geo. M. Dalla.-*? 

By Lvnian Acklcy, Secretary. The Hon. 
Gcoi)je Al. Dallas — A Democrat from chcice, 
a Df inncral from conviction, a 1 emocral fr( m 
cdiicaiion. He alwiiys was, be is now, and he 
always will be, a Democrat. 

The following sentiment was received from 
the Democrats dining at the house of Mr. 
Chas. Worrell, N. E. corner of 3d and Green 



streets, by a committee consisting of Messrs. 
McDaniels and Kern : 

Our Democran'c Ivrethren ; personal and po- 
litical friends of George M. Dallas celebratina; 
the day at the Northern Military Hall.— We 
unite with them in their I'ailhlul support of De- 
mocracy; we cherish, as they do, with respect 
and pri-Je, the lame of our disiiiiiuished citizen, 
George MitHin Dallas. 

In reply to which the following sentiment was 
gent bv a committee consisting of Messrs 
Johnson. T. M. Rush, and A. Gamble. 

The Democrats of the NoTihern Liberties di- 
ning at the hou-e of Chas. Worrell — We hail 
them as co-workers in the good old cause of 
Democracy, and when the time for aeiiiin ar- 
rives, we hope to find them fighting in t.ie same 
battle-field, although not now eating in the same 
"spacious sab on." 

By /^d lis Hays. Hon. George M. Dallas, 
Vice President of the United States — The 
choice o( the union, the honored and talented 
son of Penrisylvania, her first and only choice 
for the next Presidency. 

By Edward WiUig. George M Dallas— The 
patriot, statesman and original Democrat. 

The I'ollowiijg sentiment was received by a 
Committee consisting of Mtssrs. WcCuUoch 
and Scott, from our Deniocra ie fell jw-citizens 
dining at the Eajle Hotel, in the city proper : 

The Democratic Celebrali.>n of the Third 
Congressional District, by the personal and po- 
litical friends ot George AL Dallas. We most 
cordially respond to their salutation, and greet 
Ihem as the friends l( our honesl-hearled, tal- 
ented and patriotic Dallas— ;/<« loool-dyed De- 
mocrat — whose fair, unsullied reputation, politi- 
cal and private, doth honor to his I'riends, his 
countrymen and his station. 

To which the following reply was sent by a 
committee consisting of Messis. Daniel K. Mil- 
ler, Lyman Ackley and Stewart Magee: 

Our Democra ic fellow-citizens dining at the 
Eagle Hotel, in the city pniper — We hail them 
as the friends of their talented and piiiriitic 
town-man, George Mitliin Dallas, who hi* ta- 
ken the first step on the Presidential platform — 
May ttieir course be ■' nnremUtingly onvMni" 
until ihey displace from power the violators of 
the Will of Girard, aiul the robbers of the 
Orphan, by the strong arm of popular Democra- 
cy, and the just indignation of' a highly wronged 
and greatly injured community. 

By Edmund N. Stagers. Vice President 
Dallas — His prediction to the Youn? Men's 
Democratic Association on the 'lih of July la*!, 
that some ol them would see Canada, ( iiba and 
California part of the American union, needs 
but a war with Great B'ilain lor its realization. 

By J. N. Cardnzo. Hon. Gorge M. Dallas — 
Hi^ statesmanship, talents and Democracy, will 
make his career, (in the language of ailvice 
used by him to the Young Men's Democratic 
Association of the City and County of Philadel- 
phia,) " unre/milt'uigly oiuvanl?^ 

By C. F Johnson. Vice President Dallas — 
Factious Whiifs and sour Democrats uiiiied to 
taku from him the appointment of the Senate 
Committees; the people's choic constitulc* no 
recommendation with broken down as/irants 
aad disconlenled politiciaus. 



By Peler Baker. " Unremittingly onward," 
the motto of our Dallas — May it be the motto 
of his friends to elevate " HIM imremiUingly 
onward.^' 

By Joseph G. Hibbs. The Hereof New Or- 
leans — May his memory long live in the hearts 
of his countrymen. 

By John Keyser. The 31st Anniversary of 
the Battle of New Orleans — May the immortal 
Jackson be remembered while there is one pa- 
triotic spirit existing. 

By Joseph Mountain. Texas— Obtained by 
prompt policy; it would have been lost by 
"masterly inaetivity." Oregon mu-t be simi- 
larly treated to obtain similar success. 

By George Wilson. The Hero of the day we 
celebrate — His memory wjH be held in grateful 
veneration by the sons of freedom throughout 
the world. 

By Thomas M.Rush. The memory of the 
Hero of New Orleans — Millions of freemen 
revere his memory; millions of swords will 
glance from their scabbards to maintain and 
defend his principles— "Tlie Union must and 
shall be preserved." 

By J. Norris. George M. Dallas, Vice Pre- 
sident of the United btates — Wiih Democrats 
of honesty and patrioli-m, and such principles 
as he po-sesres in an eminent degree, the li- 
berties o(' ilie country are sale. 

By John F. Lindsay. Andrew Jackson— The 
meniory of t'lis dlstlllgui^he 1 warrior, like that 
ot Georye Washington, will always live in the 
iiearts of ihe American people. 

By George W.Dyer. Oregon — Our title once 
established, let arbitration be, as recommeuded 
by the patrio Jackson, at the cinnon's mcnth. 

Bv James Magiiinis. The Hon George Mif- 
flin Dallas — Hi- past life gives promise that his 
future course shall be ^'■unreminiii%ly onward.''' 

By Charles Flick. Our noble D.dlas— Like / 
our noble Jeflerson — God's nobleman — of De- 
mocratic blood loo pure to be exiracted by 
Federal leeches. 

By Jolm Killer. The memory of Andrew 
Jackson — May it never be forgotten ; and as 
long as the stars and stripes of our flag are to 
be seen, may it he freshly remembered by 
every true-hear'ed American. 

By John J. Hare. George M. Dallas— The 
noblest s^n of Pennsylvania; an 1, if he lives, 
his fame shall go forth Irom the White House 
in 1818, over all the land, which he will claim 
for his country's fake. 

By Charles W.Smith. The Hon. Stephen 
Strong of New York— One of New York's fa- 
v.'rite so. IS, and the friend ot our Dallas — hi« 
course is '■uwemi'-tiiigli/ owvard" 

f^y Addis liays, Jr. The memory of Henry 
A.Muhlenberg— an illustriou- Demor ratio Re- 
pahlican— By t}is death Pennsylvania ha> lost 
one of her iirighiest jewels, and a Governor 
who woild have added infinite honor and glojy 
to our old Keystone Slate. 

By .Micliaei Baker. Pennsylvania's favorite 
son — The people proud of their son, will ele- 
vate liim to the highes honors of the land. All 
h;til. President Dalb.s ! 

By Major Nil holas Grear. The Democracy 
of our Union a»k~ lor nothing but what is clear- 
ly right, the wliule of Oregon or none. 

ByE. ^siniih. Charles Jared Ingersoll — The 
able historian and indefatigable statesman ; his 
gennisEives him fame, his patriotism refu.es 
the calumny of his political enemies. 



By John F. Li"<?say. George Mililn Dallas 
—One of I he J« (lereon ».-hool ; may hm worth 
alwH\8 be rememUreU by bis Deiuocnilic 
Inenils. 

by ri. JacLK>a. May the consoiidn* ' ''■ 
n»">cracv of the iJnioii, con«olnJ.iie il,« i; 
upon an or»i»»'i<i/ Democriil for I be Prcv , ■■, ci, 
in IS48, and inny the Mic<-f*sor to I'reMJeut 
Polk be Vicf President Uulliis 

By B. Baker. The favi.nie noo ol Tennsi^-l- 
Tunia, Gfortie M. ! \ lulenifd »Ulea- 

man, pure pblriot, n >>l ortlor. 

By Hiruin Kuh. i'resideat Dalta* 

be l'rf>]dt'iil Uiilla«> 

By Norman AcLlcy. 1 ue North Enniern 
Boundary Tre.tiy — An example 10 l>e avoided in 
making oue lur the Norlhwe-lorn lUxindary. 
Britiflh gold and brilith dip oinacy w-re loo 
weighty tube re-i!>tcd l>y I'hiih-I U rl-sler. 

By J. M. biilley. Ort-gon — •' Numiiii aui 
miiiiii'iaim." 

lly J. M. Farenhcli*. jr. Oregon — the wkolc 
of Ureaon or none — tmrst by every rrjj'tl. Mr. 
Dallas' idea>» are the (••••'I 

ByN NcwloD I. -l— A lalcnl- 

eJ and eiricieni youn. . 1 wirm prr- 

Bonal and poi>tii-al Irieiid <.>! V. 
Dallas ; a l.ur ^ulDplc ol naiive i ' 
Dutclimen. 

By (Jcorge W. Clorlc, Pcrreiary. Ger.r^n M. 
Dall.i> — I'eiin^ylvrtii .md lav« 1 

a 9lale!«niun niid an . nan. He 

elected our Presiulent in iMs. 

By Win. l{i>-<, ;^creiar>. Polk ai'd Ii;i!l.i<. 
Tesart un<! Oregdii — Our ^uc•c•e!•8 in i 
(he three lir!>i, makes it eerutin we m. .. .. . 

lo^e the lufi. 

By Alexander Gamble, Secretary. The pe*>- 
ple will »u.>'luin. even at the cannon 'a mouth 
the sentiment of Oregon or war ! 

By the Committee. The Uraior of the day, 
H 'rii R. Knca-<», Esq— One of the lute Polk, 
and Dallas electors ; a prommuig and ri»ing 
member of the bur, always honest, laitbful, ca- 
pable and deverviiig. 

By Horn K. Kneas». Oregon — American citi- 
zens npoH her soil nre ><» much entitled to the 
protection oi the nationV ll.itr. as the people of 
Itie most thickly settled ^tale of our c<.^uledera- 
cy. 

By the Committee. Robert M. Lee, Ejq— 
The pers'nal and political ("riend ol ("Jeorxe M. 
Dallas — We hail him «s a griod Democrat, and 
bid hiin \vclci.me to our (e^tive board. 

After the cheering iiad !-ub>ided, on the an- 
r.ounccnaent of this toast. Col. Lee made an 
addre»» ol'tbe most spirit-stirring and ziialous 
character, on the viuues and talents of Mr. 
Dallas, and ^ve at his conclusion, the follow 
iug senliiiicni : 

George MiiHin Dallas — The people's candi- 
date lor the next Pre>idency. 

By the Cmrnilice. Menry M. Phillips, Esq. 
— The friend, pt-rsonal and political, of our 
Dallas : a sound lawyer; a firm Democrat, and 
our worthy lellow-ctiizeii. 

After the cheering had subsided, on the an- 
nouncement of this toast, Mr. Phillips address- 
ed the company in his iijiuiil strain of eloquence, 
and concluded by ofleriiig the following senti- 
ment : 

The personal aadTJolitical friends of George 



I M. Dallas— His political friends, the entire De- 
' mocracy of the Union : his personal Irieuds, 
\ all \% ho know him. 

I Bv the Committee. R. B. Dodson, Esq. — 
- iiul and political friend of our Dallas, 
- rouse be unrcmittinj^ly onward. 
To\*hichMr. Dodson made an apt reply, 
and gave : 

The American Republic — "She will say to 
I the North, give up ; an<l to the South, kerp not 
buck ; briiii; my sons I'roin alar, and my daugti- 
tei* fmii - of the world." 

By Ji i Smith, jim'r. Col. Henry 

-lU'- sincere persi'iinl. political and 
iMe Irieiid of George M. Dallas and 
, L'cuiui. I .icy. 

j To which Col. Simpson responded in a neol 

! triboie of praise upon the manly virtue* and 

I unpi. ■ r ,if Vice President Dul- 

I las. . political inlliience and 

personal popularity in the old Keyslonu Stale. 

By Jacob Keck. One Term — As gotnl in the 

I days i>f President Polk as tico trrnu were la 

the days of Pre^-ideat ^'' '.>n. 

ByJG. Smuh. CJi ui Dallas— Too 

; pure for corrupt poLticiua— loo patriotic ft>r 

I •(• ti«h leaders wtio will be driven into the 

• ire the return of another anniversary 

.Ilk- ol New Orleans. 

j by ileiiry Brown. Our next PherifT— Let 

' him \<f a Democrat, one that the .'eelingb of the 

rty will rally upon— that manisJLV- 

. Iman. 

I by Joiiii L. Louden«Iager. Jnmes K. Polk — 

I ^tay he be like the old H<'ro of New Orleans — 

always honest and true, aud the Voice of the peo- 

plf will sustain him. 

By Kobert Armstrong. Hy M. Phillips Esq. 
— A talented lawyer and sincere Democrat, the 
friend ol our Dallas, and his fellow Democrats. 
By John Cocoran. Hon N. B. Eldred — A 
sound lawyer, « ripe 8chi.'lar,an able judge, aud 
a firm Democrat. 

By O. Browne. One term and rotation in of- 
fice-^Lietnocracy claims these pi inciples as her 
own against all mono{ oly and dictation. 

By James Travey. George M. Dallas — The 
friend o( man, of justice, of right, of the peo- 
ple, and who IS in the fair way of promotion, 
in de->piie of all woiild-be leathers, and the gift 
of olh e and patronnire ! 

By John Axe. The Honorable George M. 
Dallas. Vice President of the Uniied States — 
The Democracy of the Union cheerfully and in 
uni>(>n. declare with him thai not oiilv b s, but 
their cause shall l)e "unrfmilli/igli/ O/nrurc/." 
By T. J. Kush. Henry Horn. E^q., Collector 
of the port of ihiladclpiiia. — "An honest man 
is the noblest work of God." Demo, racy 
glories in his support — her insidious uiiemies 
would glory in his detent 

By Jacob K.ker. Edward Wurtinan— An 
honor 10 his family, parly and country; hm 
nomination lor the next ShenfTaliy will be 
hailed with enthusiasm by the Democracy of 
the city and comity of Philadelphia. 

By H G Lci«enring. The crac'le of Demo- 
cracy, the Nonhern Liberties — To do its duly, 
as Col. Bi'iilcn said truly, ft should proclaim 
unaiiimouslv lor our Dallas! 

By H. Newcomb, Jr. Jackson's army at 
New Orleans— Good in battle and first rata at 
Packing-hams (Packeobam). 



By Henry J. Fougeray. Polk and Dallas — 
Good men and true! United in nominaiion, 
united in election and united in action — selfish 
politicians cannot sever such an union. 

By James Donahue. The Olive Branch— It 
must be gathered by American hands at 54 deg., 
40 minutes of Oregon territory. 

By G. H ©liner. Georse M. Dallas— Penn- 
sylvania's favorite son, her candidate for the 
next Presidency; the intimate of Jackson and 
the friend of Polk, he will be the chosen of the 
American people. 

Hy John Khibler. William H. Smith, Presi- 
dent' ot the d;4y — A star of Democracy, may he 
ever be remembered. 

• By Hugh Cassady. Pennsylvania's favorite 
son, Geo. M. Dallas— The talented and unde- 
viating Democrat — the sovereign voice of the 
people is and still shall be: thus shall it be done 
lotiie man we delight to honor and elevate. 

By George Dunton. William H.Smith — A 
sterling Democrat, and our worthy President of 
the day. 

By Michael German. France, the land of 
Lafayette and Napoleon — Royalty cannot sub- 
due the popular atleelion for the land in which 
the lonner found a generous welcome, and the 
latter could have had a happy home. 

By Henry H. Brown. Our noble Dallas — 
like our departed Jeflerson, born ol Democratic 
b'ood too pure to be tainted by Federal mflur 
ences, or extracted by anti-Demooralic leeches. 
By David Dalzell. Party letders take care 
— recollect how the foes cf Jackson, in 1828, 
were driven into the ranks by the patriotism of 
tje rank and file. 

By C. Schilling. George M. Dallas — The 
truly favorite son of Pennsylvania, and soaad 
Democratic republican from his birth. 

By J. Douglass. One term — A sound Demo- 
cratic principlr: not to lie abandoned for the 
"sweet fellows" whose purse strings are burst- 
ing with the public chink. 

By John B. Herron, of Southwark. George 
M. Dallas, Vice President of the United Stales 
— The statesman, the gentleman, the sclio ar. 
Tlie united voice of Di^mocracv acknowledge 
him a diamond of the first water. 

By John Bell. Hickory — E.xcellent for Cabi- 
net- ware, but hard nuts for the English to crack. 
By Kobert Armstrong:. Oregon — We claim 
it With peace, we will have it even with war ! 
By Geortre \V. Dyer. The Hon. George M 
Dallas — The eloquent advocate of popular 
rights. He will niiiintain the American rights 
to the Oregon territory, to the last degree. 
By F. Cl.ipp. 

Where the American Eagles soar, 
The Brili^h Lion will cease to roar : 
The United Slates can never yield, 
■ Whilst Polk and Dallas has the field. 
By Norman Ackley. Oiu- Mate Constitution 
— It wants an additional amendment, prohibiting 
thechurlers of baiiNs and other moneyed mono 
polies Our Legislature should attend to this. 

By John Bell. The American Flag— lis siars 
for its friends, its stripes for its foes. Its stirs 
and stripes for an American continent. 

By Stephen Taylor. The While Eagle of 
Democriicy—Dall IS— Eminently qualified for 
any position. To pron-uite to tlie acme o( 
human ambition m Republics, would give ad- 
ditional brilliancy to our national wreath of 
Presidents. 
By James L. Hunter. Our Friends— They 



should be first recognized in the hour of danger 
and need, the new associates made by prospe- 
rity we should receive with distrust. 

By William Runner. The Democracy of 
the people hail Dallas for the successor of IPolk 
— would-l)e leaders stand from under. 

By John F. Fenner. Polk, Dallas and Ore- 
gon — May we Democrats be triumphant in 
electing such men as those who are always rea- 
dy andvviliing to do the will of their constitu- 
enis. 

By Lyman Ackley. No taxation without Re- 
presentation — A man may be a native of Polar 
snows, or African sands, yet "a man's a luan 
for a' that." 

By William Wallace. Oregon— Ou's by 
Tig/it, it shall remain ours by every might. 

By D. Pesoa. George M. Dallas, Vice Pre- 
sident of the United States — Selected fresh 
from the ranks of the people, he presides over 
the t^enate with dignity and ability— we are 
proud of our fellow citizen. 

By Henry Johnson V. P. The illustrions 
Andrew Jackson — The devoted patriot and 
statesman, though sleeping with his fathers, 
yet lives in the hearts of his countrymen. 

By W. SoUey, jr. The Hon. J. W. Davis, 
Speaker of the House of Representatives of 
the United States Congress — Amiable in private 
lile, talented and capable in public ; an honor 
and ornament to the high station he iil s. 

By P Martin, jr. Oregon— The whole or 
none; our next Piesident, Dallas, and nobody 
else. 

By James Cunningham. Richard Palmer, 
Esq — The only Uemocralic Alderman in "Na- 
tive" Soulhwaik. From the reign of the elder 
Adams, '■ when the alien and sedition laws 
were passed, disfranchising our adopted citizens 
from the rights ot freemen, to the present time 
when the Natives stalk the lan.l advocating the 
same doctrines promulgated by their Tory fa- 
thers," has he been found in the front ranks bal- 
\\\ns for the freedom of nrankind. With such 
a candidate as him for SherifT, the party must 
ami will be triumphant. 

By James El red. Dallas and Oregon— The 
man and the territory. The first, for President, 
and the last, as an addition to our natural soil 
and continent. 

By Peier Bak*^. R. B. Dodson, Esq.— A 
rising Democrat ol' the Third District, and the 
true friend of our Dallas for higher honors. 

By Joseph A. Nuncs. Pennsylvania — A pla- 
net among the stars ftom her first settlement, 
until the revoUuion, arid from thence to the 
present day, she has been foremost in the 
march ol freedoin. Her political claims upon 
the whole country have hitherto slumbered in 
nes-lect, but they must do so no longer, lor she 
now centres them in the person of her favorite 
son, and the entire union will gladly recognize 
tliem as they are represented by George M. 
Dallas. 

By J. Jones. Horn R. Kneass Esq — Though 
youna' in years, old in experience in the cause 
of Democracy, we greet him as the warm friend 
of our Dallas. 

By Joseph Fareiiholtz, Sen. C eorge Mifi.in 
Dallas The jewel of American siuie.^men, the 
erudite scholar, the pride of I he union, and the 
true patriot 

By H. Smith. The people the source of all 
power in a republic ; the press an expounder, 
not controller of the will of the masses. 



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By John J. Hare. James Landy, E>q., Pre- 
•iJenl of ihe Board of Coniiiusiioiiers ol (hit 
^^orlbern Lilicrlie*— A firm and consistent De- 
inocral, loo honest to Ik; corrupted by de,-<iun- 
ing politicians, or BWayed by aellisb, would-be 
leaders. 

By Daniel M. Liisenrinif. Francis R. 
Shunk, Governor of I'eniisylvania — Tlie»elcc- 
(KNi of his Cabmet has met the approbation o( 
the Democracy. Hi* recent m«»»age lo the 
LeKiolatiire, iii repird to the payment of the 
i?la(e debt and interest, meet* with general 
approbation. H" and bi* Cabinet are an honor 
to the Keystone Slate. 

By Jame* Dale. Georije Miffl n Dallas— 
An original DeiB'XirBi, the favoriie son of the 
Keystone 8late, wbo has the high claim for the 
next I'residency. Who is George M. Dallas ? 
why our next IVeiidenl 

By James Cocoran. One Term for all fr*- 
4tUiv» odii-es, from PreHideiii Folk down lo 
tne occupaiiL« of " auTiom row " 

By C F. EnglnnJ. Fellow citizens, let us 
rally round Ihe Hickory tree, and »hun ail 
selfish politicians whono only aim is oiti'-e, lor 
winch ihev ever utiug^le without regard to the 
wellare of the jfreut iiiaj-s ol the pe"ple, wh<>se 
'iKell geiiee i-t always uiideratvd b\ ihem. 

by T. Owens. Oregon and Dallas— Oregon 
or war. 

By J. Sbick. George Mitllin Dulln— An 
honor lo our State uml nation; the people know . 
Iiim and will promote hnii to Ihe highest honor 
ill ihcir Kill- 
By vV; Berber. "Our country! may ^he al- 
ways be right, but rnjhi or wrong, our coun- 
try " 

By Andrew J Flirk Georee M. Dallas— 
The friend of ihu native and adopled cit.lf-n. — 
He grunts equal rii^hl* lo all. and acknowledges 
no dilfereacw on account of u man's birth-place 

By John L LoudentUzer. GeorkC M. Dai- 
la* — By birth a Democrat, m principle a Dem- 
ocrat, in practice a Democrat, in the estimation 
of all true Democrats — a Democrat. 

By James B. KiiichTiiwr George M. Dal 
Ins— By honors received Irom the Dwmocratic 
parly, and a luiihlul return .f services, he hus 
proved himsell a sincere patriot and true friend 
ol the people. 

By Samuel Noble. George M. Dallas— The 
favorite son of Pennsylvania, one ol God's 
noblemen, and the next President ol Ibe United 
biaics. 

By Peter Kiggen. Geo. M. Dallas and Ore- 
gon, Oregon and George M. Dallas. ^4 deg. 4U 
min., and our canopy for a lull contimenl. 

By John Webb. The " Dallas Association." 
— A rising in.stinniou of rising young men— the 
young D'.MTiocracy of our land, who will do 
(heir own business — old would-be leaders stand 
fnjm under. 

By Daniel Skifllinglon. Oregon and the 
Uuiied .Slates Senators who go lor the whole 
of It — They fully represent the whole people, 
and the whole people must be .«ati>lied. Ure- 
Son, like Texas, mu>i be ours— John Bull may 
grumble like Mexico, but like Mexico he 
must eive in. 

By William Cutter. Oiirnext SheriflT— Let 
the nomination fall upon Edward Warlman.a 
consistent and imdeviating DemocTat, whose 
character stands belore his fellow citizens 
without a blenii h, and who never relu-ed to 
extend the band of charily to the poor and 
trieodless. 



By Jonathan Seoul, Vice Prasident Our 

esteemed friend and fellow ci'.iz^-n, George M. 

' Dallas — Hio personal Iriendu, all who know 

him. Iii4 political friends, all true Democrats, 

not bought liy otiice or patronnge. 

By Henry F. Haws. Uur Country- our Dal- 
las — our Texas — our Oregon, and all our poli- 
tical and natural ri|;hts and soil 

By J. Dean. George M. Dallas— The friend 
and disciple of true Democratic principles ; 
with such a sialesmaa ul the head of the Ke- 
puMic, our nation's welfare is serure. 

By W. J. Williams. The old K-ystone Siato 
—Its DemoiTary will protUnu it.-ell lor Dallas, 
in defiance of artificial and fictitious capital, 
attempted to be made lor others wbo are uot 
Ihe choice of the people 

By H. Hurt H.m J. W. Davis— The able 
speaker— the tuleuted •latesmao and the ineid 
ol our Dallas. 

By William flice. George MitUin Dallas— 
The l>fgiiimate lavoilte son of PeHn»ylvania. 

By U m. James. Hon Henry Horn — A firm 
DemocrHl, a good citizen and un ll>•ne^t man. 

By Joseph \V..li. George M Dallas- The 
statesman and orator, the profound lawyer and 
excellent cilizen. 

By Tyler Hamilton. The Honorable Edward 
A Hannegan. Uiiiied Slates Senator — Ho gi*es 
for Oregon, the whole ol Oregon, for his coun- 
try, Hiul the whole of bis country ; 64 deg , 40 
iiiiiiutes and our contineni. 

By Jacob Henii. Democracy — " Uncoti- 
queied and unconquerable." 

By Nich>las liiear No more divisions in 
our rank.'^, but let us centre upon Wailinun (or 
our next Sliefilland cany Inm lriuiii|>hanlly. 

By Daniel Wicrman George Milllin Dallas 
—An honor to his lumily, his party uml his 
country. 

By F. Wiltioms. Geoige Milllin Dallas— 
His lulliience earned Pennsylvania in 1.^1, and 
I'ennsylvania earned New York, and New 
York I'li'ide President Polk. 

By Naac Alloway. Democratic principles 
— Democratic meu.equil righis and no pro- 
scription for religion or country's sake. 

By A Vundergnit. Democracy and its pure 
principka— No mi'nopoiles, no paper muney. 

liy Wilham Wallace. Jr. Dallas and De- 
mocracy. I). i Has and the next Presidency, the 
people and Dallas in lbl8. 

By Fran. IS Poyners. Ihe Hon George W. 
WiHulward— Calumniated and reviled by incon- 
sistei.l politiciuns, called " Native-;' may iheir 
ellorts never prevail against virtue and integ- 
rity. 

By Peter H. Hotz. The Hon. Henry Horn- 
Too honest and true lo his pany anol its princi- 
ples, to be deieated by ihe eliorl.s of vice and 
immorality— the dsapj oiiiled and ihe ousied ! 

By J. \V illumson. Thesageol Liiulenwiild, 
Martin Van Buren— The only Demociatic hx- 
Presidenl living, ad the greatest slaiesniun 
ol the age; posterity will do honor lo his wise 
adininislrBlioii, and Ihe ingraies who deserted 
hi8 cause will acknowledge their error. 

By George \V . Baker. Judge Eldred— A 
scholar, slaie-man, and an honest, mun ; the 
democracy ol Pennsylvania have hi^hei honors 
in store lor him. 

By Stewart Magee, V. P. Hon. John T. 
Smith- The honest representat ve ol" tht last 
Congrers, his steiling iiiti grily 'tnd firm Hepub- 
,ican qiialirications, deserve a rc-electi m by 
ihe iiillcxiblv Democracy of the thud district. 



Ry Daniel M. Fox. The Keystone of ihe 
Arch— The Democracy of the Union ; Penn- 
sylvania asks the arch to support George M. 
Dallas for the next President. 

By Wni. Thomas, jr. Pennsylvania has 
claims paramount to any other, lor the next 
Presidency of the United States, and she pre- 
sents to the Union, an original Democrat, a 
man of great taleutsiexperience and statesman- 
ship, to her sister Siates for support, and asks 
that support for George Mifllin Dallas. Will 
she be disappointed ? 

By Edwin Smith. Hon. Geo. Bancroft — The 
belle-letires scholar, the able historian, the ac- 
complished gentleman, and the patriotic states- 
man. 

By Valentine Green. Oregon — the whole of 
Oregon, 54 deg 40 rain, and not an inch less, 
friend Hannegan. 

By John Martin. Toleration— equal rights — 
Democracy — ilie liberty of speecli, and of the 
press — The landmarks of the founders ot our 
Republic. 

By Joseph Ross. Oregon — A land flowing 
with milk and honey — why should any foreign 
power own a foot ol'our native soil ^ 

By J. Doriss. America — The asylum for the 
oppressed of all nations, may religious liberty 
never deprive any human being of the just 
rights and privileges of our country. 



By John Keyser The Declaration of In- 
dependence — An ample canopy for a full con- 
tinent— a sentiment as comprehensive as just 
— nature and nature's God designed us for one 
people ; they are invaders who attempt to 
claim a foot of our soil. 

By John Davis, jun'r. To be at peace be 
prepared for war— The just maxim of Wash- 
ington, and advice that never should be disre- 
garded or neglected, while the grasping hand 
of England would lay claim to any and every 
soil. 

By John Esiley. Democracy and its princi- 
ples, best carried out by genuii.e Democratic 
representatives. 

By James Reinhamer. Political and Religi- 
ous freedom — While our laws open a door to 
those of all nations- all nations mu«t not sup- 
pose that they can lay a just claim to our lands. 

By F. Jackson. Oregow— We claim it -we 
own it, and will have it to 54 deg. 40 min. in 
despite nf her Majesty, the Queen. 

By B. W. West. George Mifflin Dallas- 
Honored and beloved by the people— the peo- 
ple will elevate him to the highest honor in 
their gift. 

By G. Williams. The blessings of liberty 
and a tree country — Best appreciated by those 
who know the way to enjoy them. 



LET T ERS 

Received in reply to Invitations, which were read at the Dinner. 



From Vice President Dallas. 

Gentlemen: — I received with emotions of 
gratitude the invitation which you sent me, 
on behalf of a number of my personal and 
political friends to join in the celebration 
they propose to have of the Anniversary of 
the memorable Battle of New Orleans. You 
will obliire me by conveying to your consti- 
tuents my cordial thanks for ;he distinguish- 
ed kindness they have manifested towards 
me; and by assuring them that nothing but 
a solicitude to discharge the public duties to 
«hich I have been called could prevent my 
being present at their festivity. 

Ttie actuiil crisis in the foreign relations of 
the United States engages the attention of 
all our countryman ; and I shall be p.irdoned, 
I know, it, while you are recounting the ser- 
vices and blessing the memoiy of a great 
patriot and benefactor, I advert briefly to 
this most interesting of national topics. 

The American peo[»le are pursuing, as for 
thirty yeais they have pursued, the trarujuil 
and prosperous arts of p^-ace. They have in 
vaded i;o foreign soil : they have insulted no 
foreign flag: they have intermeddled with 
no foreign government : they have impeded 
the commerce of none, exacted tribute from 
none, o()pie3sed the weakness of none : they 
have maintained no armies nor navies of dan- 
gerous or disproportionnd size : they have 
formed no ambitious alliances : they have 
accummulated no unnecessary treasure, have 



indeed raised none which they have not ex- 
pended almost as soon as raised on ordinary 
purposes: they have, in fine, attempted no 
wrong, and given no provocation to any por- 
tion of the human family ; — and if they have 
become strong in means and in numbers, it is 
tobe explained by the will of Heaven, the 
wisdom of their free institutions, and the ex- 
cellence of their land and their habits. That 
a nation thus characterized and thus acting 
should be supposed open to aggression and 
insensible to insult is a mistake, which, un- 
less speedily rectified, must lead to painful 
consequences. As surely as we inflicX no 
wrong, so surely we will bear none. 

They who are encouraged to take by force 
what we know to be ours, or who venture 
on the experiment of threats and attack, will 
find it easier to arouse than to allay iiidig- 
iidlion — easier to inflame than to avert the 
search of vengeance. We neither desire nor 
meditate the slightest departure from our 
peaceful policy and practices ; and it is the 
consciousness of tl^is which, if we are wan- 
tonly assailed, will give double force and 
prolonged fierceness to every blow we aim 
in return. Peace exists ; peace is to be pre- 
served as long as it is reconcilable with 
safely and honor; but peace, with all its 
charities and gentleness, will dissipate, as a 
morning mist, above the kindled spirits of 
our people, at the first flash of British pow- 
der upon our territory of Oregon. This is a 



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result ai unavoidable as wat the impalsive 
»kirmi^h of our revolutionary yomanry 
with the red coatrd agonic of tyrunny at 
Lpxini!ton We n^ver yet bavo aubmilted 
to be despoiled or detpiied. 

Jn the tone of these refl-rtion*, and wilb 
ibe irnaie of th* victorious Jackion in my 
mimr* '•yo, I olT'^r you the following toast: 

T%« Olive Dratiek or lh» Laiirtl Wr»ath — 
Kqually g-nial to the browi of AmTica ! 

R-p anng my warm ac Itnowleduments for 
your km I remembrance, I remain faiib- 
lully, your friend and lellow ci'zen, 

G M. DALLAS 
To Wm H Smith, G-o. C. Gey.r, James 
Martin. Lyman Arkl.-y, Wm Gjo.|win, 
Daniel K. .Miller, IL-nry Simpson, Stew- 
art Mdi-f, Snrn'-n Landy, Committee. 
3d January, 1846. 

From John W. Davit, 8p*al»ro/ the House 
of Rfpreffnialivei. 

WasHi.ioTON CiTV, Dec. 31, 18J5. 
Gentlrmen : I am in the receipt o( your 
favor inviting me to a celebration of the ap- 
proaching Anniversary ol the Battle of New 
Orleans, and can a§sure ynu that it is with 
unleivned reijret that I find my duties at 
Wa^hiiig'on, will prevent me the pleasure 
of atieiidint; on that le.stive occasion 

Subjoiii'-it IS a Hentim'nt for the occasion. 
Very respeciliiily, 

Your obc'lient servant, 

JNO. \V DAVIS. 
Gforg^f Mij/lin Dallnn — The profound 
jurist; the rip" scholar ; the able statesman ; 
and, accordiH!; to Pope, God's noblest work. 
To the Committee. 

By the Committee. The lion. John W. 
Davit — The impartial Speaker ; th** talented 
8lat>'<imaii and p.itriot from the Hcosier State, 
he justly estimates our favorite son of Penn- 
A/lvania, Dallas ; and we respond to him, as 
beiiiK the choice ol the Ropiesentaiives o( 
the Union, Inr the <At></ distinguished station 
of our country. 

From the Hon. George Bancroft. 

Washington, Jan 6, 1846 
Gentlemen: Your letter of invitation 
woulil have been to me a welcome summons, 
if public ensjagements had permitted me to 
accept it. The event you comm>'morate, at 
all times so worthy of honor, deserves to b" 
specially called to miml, as evidence that 
America can defend her own soil against all 
foreign aggression. Let me on this occasion 
pay a tiibute to the statesman, who in the 
last war vindicated the cause of his country 
in a public document, that for triiimphani 
logic and manly vigor, is almost without an 
equal. I give yon 

Atfxander J. Dallas — Justly the pride of 
Pennsylvania; a Statesman with a heart all 



American ; his pen asserted before (be 
world, the riehts which the sword of Jack' 
son vindicaterl in the fie'd. 

Very respectlully, 

Your obetlient servant, 
GEORGE BANCROFT. 
To the Committee. 

By the Committee. Hon. George Bancroft 
— Ihe man of letters, of history and of pa- 
triotism; posterity will do honor to his ta- 
lents and inleerily He is the richest jewel 
in President Polk's Cabinet. 13 cheers — 
Yankee Doodle. 

From the Tlon. Martin Van Buren. 

Li.NDBNWALD, Jan. 3, 1846. 

GeniUmrn: — I regret exceedingly that it is 
not in my power to avail mysell of your po- 
lite invitation to unite with the personal and 
political friends of George M. Dallas, in 
Iheir projKised anniversary celebration, in 
the 31 Congressional District of Pennsylva- 
nia, of the Rattle of New Orleans. 

Recngiiizing in your number, many whom 
r have long known as amongst the most ef- 
ficient supporters of the political principles 
o) the illustrious man whose name will be 
forever associated with the glories ol that 
splendid day; and assured that all are (he 
personal and political friends of an eminent 
public lunctioniry, whose many virtues and 
iindeviatirig patriotism have justly endeared 
him to the Democracy of the nation — it 
would, if practicable, have affoided me un- 
feigned pleasure to be with you. As it is, I 
can only thank you for ibis renewed evidence 
of your regard, aiid am 

Very respectfully and truly, 
Your friend an'l obedient servant, 

M. VAN BURKN. 
To the Committee 

From the Hon. Thou. H. Benton. 

WA«IIINr;T0N, Dec 2G, 1845. 
Gentlemen : — It will not b'-^in my power 
to attend your patriotic celnhraiion of the 
anniversary o' the battle of New Oilcans, so 
worthy of pTpeiu-)l commemoration ; and I 
can only comply with the second part of 
your request, in S'-nding you a sentiment, 
which I hope you will find suitable to the 
occasion, and accepable to the company. 
Very rei«pectlully. gentlt-men, your 

Obtigerl lellow citizen, 
THOS H. BEN ION. 

The Batt'e of New Orleans— Y.(\\.\My 
worthy ol lemeinbr.i .c* by the /liendsi and 
foes of America — by the former for imiia- 
tion — by the latter as a caution. 
To the Committee. 

By the Committee. Tkf Hon. Tlios. H. 
Benton — The Aj<tx of our Honorable U. 
Mates Senate ; we hail him as the great 
friend of our just ex'ension of the public 
domain. Freedom^ s area. 



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From His lExeellency Silas Wright. 
Albany, 31st December, 1845. 

Gentlemefi : — Your note, invitin? me to 
attend the celebration, by a public dinner, of 
the approaching anniversary of the battle of 
New Orleans, in the third Congressional 
District of Pennsylvania, is received. 

It would give nne sincere pleasure to unite 
with any portion of the Democracy of the 
Keystone State, in the celebration of this 
proud national anniversary, and certainly not 
jess with th« personal and political Demo- 
cratic friends of your distinguished fellow 
citizen, the Vice President, than with any 
othur portion of your inflexible and sterling 
Democrats. 

The meeting of the Legislature of this 
State, however, on the sixth of January, 
will render it impossible for me to leave my 
official dutips to accept your kind invitation. 
I must content myself, therefore, with the 
acceptance of the alternative presented in 
your note, and tender the enclosed senti- 
ment. I am, gentlemen, 

With great respect, 

Your obed't servant, 
SILAS WRIGHT. 
To the Committee. 

General Jackson — A sinsle day of his 
patriotic services consecrated this anniver- 
sary ; a long life of such services has conse- 
crated his memory. 

By the Committee. Silas Wright — The 
farmer who tills the soil; the statesman, 
who by his unassuming, unpretending course, 
wins the affections of the people. 

From His Hxcellency Francis R. Skunk. 
Harrisburg, Jan. 6, 1846. 
Gentlemen: — Your favor has been re- 
ceived, inviting me to join the personal and 
political friends of George M. Dallas in 



From the Hon. Lewis Cass. 
Washington. Dec. 26lh, 1845. 

Gentlemen : — It would afford me pleasure 
to accept your invitation to join -'the per- 
sonal and political Democratic friends of 
George Mifflin Dallas," in celebrating, by a 
public dinner, the anniversary of the glori- 
ous battle of New Orleans, and the more so, 
from my regard to the eminent citizen, whose 
name is associated with your proposed cele- 
bration ; but my public auties will not per- 
mit me to be absent from the Senate at that 
time. It is an occasion, which well calls 
for an expression of gratitude by the whole 
American people, and I trust that its recur- 
ring anniversary will, in all time, be a day 
for national festivities, as it is a day for glo- 
rious recollections. For recalling the mem- 
ory of those who fouiiht and conquered in 
that great battle, and above all, the memory 
of him who was first in rank, first in ser- 
vices, and first in honor on that proud day, 
and who will ever be among the first in the 
hearts of his countrymen. 

Agreeably to your suggestion, I offer the 
annexed sentiment, and am, gentlemen, with 
great respect, Your ob't servant, 

LEWIS CASS. 
To the Committee. 

The day and the memory of those who 
made it a proud day lor our country. 

By the Committee. Ho7i. Lewis Cass — 
An able and experienced statesman of the 
proud days of Andrew Jackson--the grati- 
tude of his country is his rich and meiited 
reward. 

From the Hon. E. A. Hannegan. 

Washington, Jan. 5th, 1846. 
Gentlemen: — I have just received the invi- 
tation which you honor me in tendering to 



poillicai menus ui ucuigc iii. iyaiias »" , • i , i i • 

Ph ladelphia, in celebrating the ensuing ^e present with the personal and political 



anniversary of the glorious battle of New 
Orleans. 

The thrilling events of that great battle 
now produce a softening influence by the 
mournful reflection thai its illustrious hero 
has descended to the tomb. He has gone, 
but hi.s great example will live while his 
country's flag waves over the land of the 
free, and find admirers wherever liberty 
has a home. He has gone, but his heroism, 
integrity and energy, will confirm those 



frienils of that distinguished and upright 
statesman, and accomplished gentleman. 
George M. Dallas, at a dinner on the 8th 
inst., in the city of Philadelphia. 

It would give me great pleasure to do so, 
but the nature of my engagements will pre- 
vent the gratification of my feelings. 

As I cannot be present in person, allow 
me, however, to present you a sentiment, 
which in a word speaks the whole feeling of 
my heart, and what I think at this hour 



virtues in his countrymen while the history should be the feeling of every true Ameri- 
of his life endures. He has gone, but his I <^3n heart. 



patriotism and piety sanctify his memory 
and make it a rich inheritanco to the Union. 
I regret that I cannot be with you — ac- 
cept my warm thanks for the invitation, and 
be pleased to present for me this sentiment 
The Memory of Jackson — Let it be vener- 
ated as we venerate the great republican 
principles which he made firm. 
I am , gentleman. 

Yours respectfully, 
FRANCIS R. SHUNK. 
To the Committee. 



Oregon — Every foot or not an inch ; 54 
deg. 40 min., or delenda est Britannia. 
I have the honor to be. 
Very respectfully and truly, 

E. A. HANNEGAK. 
To the Committee. 

By the Committee. The Hon. Edtvard 
A. Hannegan — The true-hearted American 
statesman, who trnly represents the people 
on the Oregon question — the whole of it or 
none, Oregon or war ! ^'Delenda est Bri- 
tannia." 



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From iJtt lion. John A. Dix. 

WASHtNOTo.-i, Dec. 26th, 1845. 

Gtntlemen : — I have the honor to receive 
your invitation to attend a celebration of the 
anniversary of the battle of New Orleani, oo 
the Sth ol January, in the 3J Coni;re<>sional 
District of Pennsylvania. I have already 
declined a similar invitation from my own 
Stateon account of my public eneofmenti, 
which render it impossible for me to leave 
here. With my ncknowledj^ement-s (or your 
kindness and couitesy. I annex a toast, and 
am, Very respectfully, v"«r f»b't serv'r, 

JOHN A DIX. 
To the Committee. 

Tha Battl* of N«to Orl»an$ — One of the 
great evanis, which loim the landmarks of | 
Atnerican history. 

By the Committee Gtntral John A.\ 
Dir — One of New Yo'k's brichtest orna- i 
ments — one ol the jewels that stud the U. 
S Senate Chamber. History will record 
his name for valor, and enrich its paget 
with a recital of hit patriotism. 

Prom the Hon. Jttt* Speight. 

WASHiJtr.TOK, 5th January, 1846. 

G^filirnun : — YoiiT letter of the 27lh of 
December, inviting me. in b«half of the 
friends of Gi'orge .MifOiH Dallas, to be 
present at the celebration of tlie apprnachine 
anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, 
has been refeive<l. 

It wouM afford me muf-h pleasure to join 
you, not only in commemorating one of the I 
most splendid victories on record, achieved | 
by one of the purest men that ever lived, ; 
and which shed so much lustre and renown 
on the American name, but also to testi(3( I 
my high regard for the amiable virtues and ^ 
distinguished abilities of the Vice President I 
who tills the station he at present occupies I 
by the unbonglit sutTrages of a free p-ople, 
with such signal ability and general satis- 
lactinn, but my health and public duty deny 
me the pleasure. 

I remain, yours respectfully, 

J. SPEIGHT. 
To the Committee. 

By the Committee. The Honorable Jesse 
Speight — The statesman and patriot, may 
returning good health restore him to his 
former active usefulness in Congress. 

From the Hon. Daniel Sturgeon. 

Washi.ngto.n, Jan. .0th, 1846. 

Gentlemen : — I have received your friend- 
ly invi'atioii to partake of a dinner on the 
8th inst., with the Democracy of the Third 
Congressional District. 

It would afford me much pleasure to be 
with you on this occasion, but find it impos- 
sible. There has been no period in our his 
tory when it was of more importance to re- 
examine anil revive those feelings, which 
this day is so admirably calculated to bring 



forth than the pretent. A proud and haughty 
nation, not content with despoiling the four 
quarters of the globe, is attempting to bully 
and banter us out of our unquestionabla 
rights Oregon is ours, and has been so 
conceded by this very nation. But now 
when it is putting on an iniportance in ron> 
nection with the commerce of the Pacific, 
old and obsolete claims are revived, and 
threatened to be enloicd at the cannon's 
mouth Such threats may afTeci the weaker 
republics of the South, wh»-re Kngland and 
her new ally aie dictatini; terms on the 
banks of the La Platte ; but to this confede- 
racy, sironK in physical resources, strong in 
the justice of her cause, strong in the devo- 
tion and patriotism of her people, such 
threat passes her an ihe idle blast. Oregon 
mubt and will be ours — peaceably if posai- 
ble— but ours at all hazards. 

With sentiments of respect and esteem, 
I am yours truly, 

DAMKL STURGEON. 
To the Committee. 

Ortgon to the 54 deg. 40 tnin., nothing 
less. 

By the Committee. Hon. Daniel Slur- 
geon — He holds on to Oregon in the true spi- 
rit, and will agree to no yielding up of an 
inch of our native soil. 

From the Hon. C. J. Ingertoll. 

Washi.ngton, Dec. 26, 1845. 
Gentlemen — I am honored to day by re- 
ceipt of your kind invitation, dated the 22d 
instant, to a public dinner the 8th of January, 
to be given by the personal and political 
friends of George Mifflin Dallas, in the 3d 
Congressional District of Pennsylvania, and 
county of Philadelphia, where grateful re- 
collections and sympathies would render it 
very pleasant for me to be. But public en- 
gagements here put it out ol my power ; 
and I send you the subjoined sentiment : 

The memory of an illustrious Native 
American, the late Alexander Janu.n Dallas., 
born in the island of Jamaica, and one of 
the founders of that American Republican- 
ism which is the admiration and reluge of 
mankind. 

I am, gentlemen, 

Tour humble servant, 

C. J. INGERSOLL. 
To the Committee. 

By the Committee. Charles Jared luger- 
soil — The " hewer of stone, and the drawer 
of water." The historian; the man of ge- 
nius, and the true patriot — his great servi. 
ces entitle him to consideration and regard. 

From the Hon. Stephen Strong. 

Washington, Jan. 6ih, 1846- 
Gentlemen : — It is only this morninn that 
I have received, through the Post Office, 
your communication o( the 31st ult., invi- 
ting nie as a committee on the part of "the 
personal aud political friends of George M. 



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Dallas, to atteml a public dinner on the 8th 
January instant, in the Third District of 
Pennsylvania, and in the county of Philadel- 
phia," in honor of the glorious battle of N. 
Orleans. 

It is well to celebrate that great victory. 
It is fitting and proper in the Democracy 
of the whole Union to honor the memory of 
the chieftain by whose prowess, guided by 
Providence, that battle was won ; and it is 
most appropriate that the Democratic Re- 
publicans of Pennsylvania, and of the Third 
District in particular, snould seek occasion 
in connection with such celebration, to do 
honor to one amon^^st the first of her many 
distinguished public men. Well may the 
Democrats of Pennsylvania be proud of her 
present position amongst our great commu- 
nity of nations. 

Proud as I am of the State which I hive 
the honor in part to represent in the coun- 
cils of the nation, and much as I delight in 
her aggrandizement, and in honoring her 
great men, and public benefactors; I iiope I 
am not insensible to the just claims of other 
States, or envious of their eminent public 
citizens. I am pleased, therefore, to be hon- 
ored by an invitation to attend your public 
dinner, and to be considered as a "personal 
and political friend" of Vice President Dal- 
las. His present exalted position — his well 
known public services — his whole political 
h>story, so familiar to his countrymen, place 
him in an attitude which can derive no ad 
<litional lustre from anything in my power to 
offer. I regret that my sense of duty to my 
constituents, necessarily detains me here, 
and will prevent me from accepting your 
kind invitation. I beg leave, however, to 
give you as a substitute, the following sen- 
timent : 

Georze Mifflin Dallas — The learned scho- 
lar — the accomplished gentleman — the able 
and patriotic statesman, and the Democra- 
tic republican. The Democracy of Penn- 
sylvania knows how to appreciate her son, 
and how to sustain him. 

With great respect, Gentlemen, 

Your very hnnnble servant, 
STEPHEN STRONG. 
To the Committee. 

By the Conrmitfee. Iio7i. Stepkejt 
Strong — Strong in his Democratic princi- 
pies — strong in his aff-^ction for D>»mocratic 
men, may he always be strongly supported 
for his patriotism and talents, by his Re- 
publican constituents. 

From John, Van Buren, Esq. 

Albany, January 3d, 1S4G. 
Gentlemen : — I have received your invita- 
tion to be present at a celebration of "the 
anniversary of the glorious battle of New 
Orleans, by the personal and political 
friends of George Mifflin Dallas," and re- 
gret that my engagements here will prevent 

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my joining in a festival and with a company, 
that would otherwise afford me the highest 
pleasure. The distinguished services ren- 
dered to the Democratic cause by Mr. Dal- 
las have made him a large circle of political 
friends, and his fine attainments, and manly 
and social qualities make personal friends of 
all his acquaintances — I should be proud to 
be numbered amongst both. 

In compliance with your request I subjoin 
a sentiment. Respectfully yours, 

J. VAN BUREN. 
To the Committee. 

Andre?/' Jacison — The noble hearted 
Tennessean, true to his country, just to his 
enemies, and grateful to his friends; he was, 
therefore, in life, the national idol of popu- 
lar afTectioti, in death the fit subject of pro- 
ibund and universal public veneration. 

By the Committee. John Van Butefi — 
Belovt^d by his friends, villified by his foes ; 
talents so rare and genius so bright, cannot 
be dimmed or checked by the ungrateful or 
vicious. 

From John C. Bucher, Esq: 

Harkisb(irg, January 1, ISIG. 

Gentlemen: — Your letter of the 20th ult., 
was received a few days since, inviting me 
to visit Philadelphia on the 8th inst., to 
unite in celebrating the next anniversary of 
the glorious battle of New Orleans, with the 
personal and political Democratic friends of 
George Mifilin Dallas, in the 3d Congres- 
sional District of this State, in the county of 
Philadelphia, and if inconvenient to attend, 
to have the kindness to favor your meeting 
with a sentiment for the occasion. 

It will not be convenient for me to attend 
on that occasion, but I cannot let this oppor- 
tunity pass without congratulating the per- 
sonal and political Democratic friends of 
George Mifflin Dallas, Esq., who intend to 
meet to commemorate that day which brings 
fresh to remembrance an event in the history 
of our country, which every citizen of the 
United States should rejoice in. I remem- 
ber well the burst of enthusiasm and rejoic- 
ing which ran through our land when the 
first news of this victory was announced, 
how every heart beat with joy, and the 
name of General Jackson was borne on every 
breeze; here we illuminated our town, 
marched in procession with illuminated ban- 
ners, firing of cannon, and other marks of re- 
joicing. Since then the gratitude of the 
American people has been often displayed — 
it was my Ibrtune to m>'et with him after- 
wards, whilst in the Executive department 
of our government, where the same love of 
country and inflexibility of purpose in all 
public acts were manifest. Since his re- 
tirement, and whilst preparini; himself for 
thnt change that "awaiteth all flesh," he 
still remembered his country, and I have no 
doubt that he often prayed to the God of 



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uaiiiiH* for that protection anJ goodness 
which hds been so bounteously laviihed upon 
us as a people; but the closing scenes of bis 
\iCe, what a lesson is lelt behind; generations 
yet to come will say truly, Andrew Jacksoti 
was one o( ihe greatest, btst of mankind. 

B<> pleased to accept the following senti- 
ment : 

"May the virtu>»s and devotion to our 
oot^.tlry which ever characterised General 
Andrew Jackson an<l have endeared bun in 
thtf afTectiuns of the pfople, convince all 
that the most imperishable fame will de- 
scend upon tho^e who evinced a like regard 
for their country's w«'irdre, and though re- 
publics sometimfs seem ui'graleful yet to 
•'do right" will of itself be a rvjHcient 
guarantee thouiih slanders may assail ibem." 
Respectfully, 

Your humble servant, 
JOHN C. BLCHKR. 
To the Committee. 

By the Committee. Hon. John C. 
Bufher — An old fdshioned Jetf.Tson Demo- 
crat, always true to his party and its princi- 
ples. 



From thi' Hon. lleury D. Gilpin. 

PHiLADELrHU, Jao. 2 184fi. 
Gentlemen — I have receiveil your invita- 
tion to participate in Ib» celebration of \he 
approaching anniversajy ol the victory of 
New Orleans, by the personal and poliiirai 
friends of Geoige .M. Dallas ; and it is wiib 
great regret that 1 find myself obliged, by 
an engagement I cannot forego, to di ny 
myself that gratification On the first an- 
niv«Tsary of that ev-nt, which has suc- 
ceeded the death of the great patriot and 
captain whose personal fame has ever bt-en 
so enthusiastically connected with it, by a 
grateful country, all who revere his memory 
would especially desire to unite in the com- 
memoration of the day To those who have 
had the opportunity to enjoy the frieiidiihip, 
to know the eminent worth, to admire the 
talents, and coincide in the political princi- 
ples of our loved and honored fellow-citizen, 
to whom, also, on that occa!)ion you so wmH 
propose to unite in paying so merited a tri- 
bute of remembrance and respect, it is need- 
less to say (hat it is scarcely possible for you 
to have ad'led an induced more strong to be 
present among yoo. 

With great respect. 
Your friend and fellow-citizen, 
HENRY D. GILPIN. 
The American System — Thecommon bond 
of a national and popular Union ; the inven- 
tion coniiihuled by America to the social 



Fr0m the Hon. Nathaniel li . Eldred. 

Harrisbcjro, Jan. 3. IS-iC. 
Gentlemen .—Your letter, inviting me to 
attend a ei-lnbration of the anniversary of 
the battle of New Orleans, on the 8th of Jan( 

uary, instant, by the pergonal and political ' and political welfare of man 
friends of George M. Dallas, is leceived. ) To the Committee. 
The 8th of Januaiv. like the 4th of July, is 
a day, I always make it a point to observe 
and celebrate when I can do so without 
great sacrifice of public duty They are 
days that will be long remembered, and re- 
spected by every patriot. They are days 
marked on the page of history, never to 
be erased so long as our Democratic insti- 
tutions exist. iMy business is of that 



By the Committ>-e. Hon Henry D Gil- 
pin — A statesman of fine talents, and of ster- 
ling integrity. 



From Col. James Page. 

PuiLADELrHiA, Jan. 1, 1846. 
Gtntlemtn : — I am in the receipt of your 
polite invitation to unite with the persona! 



character, as to compel me to decline the j ^nd political friends of George Mifflin Dallah, 
invildiion so kindly teiid^r^-d me.— And I in the celebration of the ensuing anniversa- 
regret It especiafly, as I shall be deprived I ^y of the glorious battle ol New Orleans, 
of the pleasure of meeting the Iriends of our ; and shall be prevented accepting it by reason 
distinguished Vice President, whosr devo- j of a previous arrai.gement to celebrate the 
tion to the cause of Democracy is so well ^oble event, in the city of Philadelphia, 
known, and whose talents so well qualify i giopg ^^,,h mv Democratic brethren. 



him lor the elevated place be uow fills, or for 
any other to which his country may call 
him. As I cannot have thi> pleasure ol being 
with you, permit me to oSei a sentiment for 
the occasion. 

The Sth of January — May it lorg be re- 
mhmbered by the Democracy of tbe Thiid 
Congressional District. 

Very respecfullv your ob't spr'vr, 
NATHANIEL B. ELDRED. 
To the Committee. 

Bv th<» Committee. The Hon N B. El 
fired — One of Pennsylvania's talented and 
deserving sons— Democracy claims him with 
j.ride lor lulure promotion. 



With my thanks lor your attention, and a 
request to offer tbe company, in my name, 
the subjoined sentiment, 

I have the honor to be, gentlemen. 
Your favoied and obec'ient servant, 
JAMES PAGE. 
To the Comnnittee. 

Freedom's Area. — Not 10 be checked in 
its just and honorable expansion, by the 
fears of timid Inends, or the bullying of na - 
tural foes. 

By the (^ommiltee. James Foge — He is 
right in advocHtjiig Frepdoiii's Ar<a, and en- 
larging our nation's history by increasing 
I the pages of its volume. 



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From the. Hon. Henry Horn. 

Philadelphia, Jan. 3d, 1846. 

Gentlemen : — I have duly received your 
kind and friendly invitation to parlicipate 
with the political friends of the Hon. George 
M. Dallas, in the Third Con^rpssional Dis- 
trict, in the celebration of the anniversary 
0i our glorious victory at New Orleans on 
the 8lh inst. 

Entortainins the liveliest feelings of grat- 
itude upon each return of the day, for the 
departed hf ro and patriot, and his brave as- 
sociates whose deeds have consecrated it to 
unfading renown, and cherishing the highest 
regard for our own distinguished, talented 
and patriotic fellow townsnnan, whose name 
you have associated with your celebration, 
I can only regret that a previous engage- 
ment with my friends m the city will de- 
prive me of the pleasure of meeting you on 
that occasion. 

I must, therefore, with sincere acknow- 
ledgements for your kindness, and with my 
best wishes that you may enjoy the festivi- 
ties of the day with those patriotic emotions 
which its recollections are so justly calcula- 
ted to inspiref!. 

Very sincerely, I subscribe myself 
Your friend and fellow citizen, 
HENRY HORN. 
To the Committee. 

By the Committee. Tlie Hon. Henry 
Horn. — " An honest man, the noblest work 
of God." A life of commercial integrity 
and industry prove false all statements made 
against his fair fame and uniform Demo- 
cracy 

From the Hon. Richarrl R?tsk. 

Syde.nham, near Philadelphia, ( 
January 5, 1846. ) 

Gentlemen : — I have had the honor to re 
Ci»ive your kind invitation to the flinner to 
bfl given on the 8th instant, in the Third 
Coni^ressional District, to celebrate the an- 
niveisary of the glorious victory obtained 
by our arms liinder General Jackson, at New 
Orleans last war, and regret that it is not 
in my power to attend; but as you also do 
me the honor to request I will send a senti- 
ment for the occasion in case of not attend- 
ing, I beg leave to propose the subjoined, 
and remain 

With great respect, 

Your obliged fellow citizen, 

RICHARD RUSH. 

Peace, if honor and our essential interests 
and rights will allow it ; but if war is to 
come, may it be waged as Washington and 
Jackson wag^d war, that like success and 
glory may follow. 
To the Committee. 

I5y the Committee. Hon. Richard Ru.^h 
— The son of a signer of the Declaration of 
Independence and the frienil of our Dallas — 
who can doubt his love of country. 



From the Hon. El/is Leivls. 

Lancaster, Jan. 4th, 1846. 

Gentlemen : — I have the honor to acknow- 
ledge the receipt of your polite invitation to 
participate with the "personal and political 
fr'ends of George Mifflin Dallas, in celebra- 
ting the ensuing anniversary of the battle of 
New Orleans, at a public dinner to be given 
in the 3d District of the State, in the coui ty 
of Philadelphia. To be remembered upon 
such an interesting occrsion by the friends 
of a high public functionary so deservedly 
beloved ar.d distinguished through the Union, 
is an honor for which I return my sincere 
thanks. But as it will not be possible to 
attend, the subjoined sentiment is trans- 
mitted in accordance with your kind sugges- 
tion. 

The object in view is one which com- 
mends itself to the favor of every true 
friend to our country and the permanency 
of her free iastitutions. The honored re- 
membrance of days distinguished in the his- 
tory of a niition fs>r the brilliant achieve- 
ments of her sons, is just in itself and is 
sanctioned by sound policy anil the usage of 
early antiquity. It is thus that the fires of 
patriotism which first led her heroes to 
deeds of renown, are fanned into flames 
which illuminate her ownward career to a 
glorious perpetuity. 

Very respectfully, yours, &c., 
ELLIS LEWIS, 
To the Committee. 

By Ellis Lewis. — The American Conti- 
nent — May the principles of self-govern- 
ment be spread abroad until every part of 
the new world shall be freed from the fet- 
ters of the old. 

By the Committee. Hon. Ellis Lewis. — 
The self-taught and self-made man and re- 
publican ; he justly appreciates the free 
principles of our government, and knows 
how to estimate "our beloved and distin- 
guished" Dallas. 

From E. G. Creacraft, Esq. 

Haerisbueo, Jan. 5lh, 184G. 

Gentlemen : — I have had the honor to re- 
ceive your letter of the 30th ultimo, inviting 
me to be present at the celebration of the 
victory of New Orleans, to be held at Phila- 
delphia, by the personal and political Iriends 
of George Mifflin Dallas. 

To participate with the intellisent and 
patriotic Democracy of the Third District 
on such an occasion would, indeed, afford me 
great pleasure. Pennsylvania was the first 
State to present the name of Andrew Jack- 
son to his countrymen for the Presidency; it 
is, therefore, pfculiarly appropriate that the 
people of this great State should distinguish 
themselves at the approaching anniversary 
of the battle of New Orleans, since the hero 
of that day has gone to his fathers. I re- 
gret, however, that my public duties here 



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will prevent me from accep'ine your polite 
iavitatioi) You will please to offer to tbe 
company, in my name, ibe following seati- 
ment : 

Andr*w Jaeiton — Hi* name is identified 
vritb Republicanism ; bis services are as 
durable as ih^memory of man, or tbe page 
of bistory. The piesent Vi'^e I'rtiident of 
tbe United Scales was his warm and laitbful 
personal Iriei.d, while living — the able, bo- 
nest and fearless champion of all the gieal 
measures of l.i't administration, 
lam, with ^ tsofLigb consideration, 

(. n, 

k'ours very sinretelv, 
E G. CRKACn.\Vr. 
To tbe Committee. 

By tb.! Committee. E- (!■ L'rfaemft, 
Sta'.e Sc-nator — Talented, patriotic and faith- 
ful. He will ably discbarge bis duly to bis 
constituents 

I'rom the JIj/i. Richard Vaux. 

PuiLAPELPUiA, Jan. 7, 1916. 

(ieullenun : — Your invitation, extended to 
me on behalf of " the personal and political 
friend* of G'-'orge Milllin Dallas," to unite 
with tbem in celebratin;; the victory at New 
Oi leans, I have the honor to acknowledge 
My engagements — which have denied me 
tbe pleasure I would have had in accepting 
this, and other invitations lor the 8:h inst. — 
alone [irevent my being with you to morrow. 

Tbe jxrsoiial Jritudt of ^lr. Dallas know 
him to be a true friend ; loHy and honorable 
111 all bis stnliments; firm in his opiniofiS ; 



ol commanding talents, and of an enlareed 
Bn<l comprehensive mind. The yolitical 
fritndt of Mr. Dallas know him to be a 
sound statesman, and that his political couise 
has always been " unremittingly onward" 
for his country's prosperity, and ins yarly's 
integrity and success; ond they also know, 
that in the daikest bouis of political dismay, 
which have oversbailowed tbe Democracy, 
as well as in the brightest glare of its noon- 
day giory, Mr Dallas has stood by the (un- 
•lamental principles ol the Kf publican i'aity. 
Such a course ol euch a man, wi'l ever se- 
cure him, both personal and political fi lends. 

As I shall not te able to join with you in 
tbe celebration, accept from me the accom- 
panying sentiment, and believe me to be 
Your Iriend and fellow D*>moprat, 

KlCilAKD VAUX 
To the Committee. 

Giorge Mijniii Pallas — Ever a States- 
man, and always a Democrat. 

By tbe Committee. lion. Kichani Vavr 
— The able Judge, tbe tiuc Democrat, end 
liberal citizen. 



By the Company, on motion, unani- 
mously, 

Rfsolvfd, That HORN K. KNE.^frS, E-.q , 
f>e req^le^t».■d lo luriii«li a «-opy nl tlie Uratiun 
lliifday delivered by hini, lor (iuLiIk'uIuiii hi the 
Ucniucralio puper!>, ond in paiiiphlul lurm for 
distribution. 

In pursuance of which Mr. KNEASS 
furnished the following: 



ORATIO 



FELLOW-CITIZENS : 

Fadeless is the lustre of that day whose 
thirty-first anniversary we are here assenn- 
bied to commemorate. The exploits which 
earned for it the distinction, unsurpassed by 
either ancient or modern prowess, have giv- 
en to enduring history one of its brightest 
pages. And although the nation, with hev 
million tongues, has already and repeatedly 
rendered the homage of her exultation, yet as 
long as the love of country shall continue to 
rise triumphant, in the American breast, over 
every other feeling, so long will the events 
of that day cause rejoicing throughout our 
land. 

Flushed with recent success, and eager for 
additional conquest, a well disciplined foe, 
contemning alike the martial spirit of our 
people and their means of defence, landed 
upon our shores and with the war-cry of 
" beauty and booty," — which bespoke the 
fell purposes of the invasion — pressed on 
with an energy and determination worthy of 
their training, in quest of victory. The 
flower of an army betore which previously, 
every force had yielded, they looked upon 
the rising metropolis of the West as already 
within their reach, and considered the cir- 
cumjacent country, with the many avenues 
it commanded, as already their own, even 
before a blow was struck. Reared and edu- 
cated in camps, inured to the hardships of 
severe campaigns, and, till then, iuvincibl-? 
in battle, they despised the untrained yeo- 
manry who flocked eagerly to the rescue and 
defence of their soil. But their hope and 
expectation of succes? were soon checked. 
Guided by traitor's hands, they proceeded 
through bayous and canebrakes, anii penetra- 
ted even to the banks of the Mississippi, 
where, in the fond belief that the most ar- 
duous part of the enterprise was achieved, 
tney encamped, instead of marching directly 
to the ciiy, which might then have fallen 
before the power of their arms. But there 
reposing and sell-cnnfident, they knew not 
tneir dang'^r, nor the activity of the citizen- 
soldier, until the welltiiiied and elective at- 
tack of the Americans, made them also sen- 
sible of the error they had committed, and 
gained (or New Orleans, time lor her due 
and adequate protection. Still the invaders, 
undismayed, brought their mighty phalanx 
on, impatient for the conflict. With breast- 
works hastily thrown up, our countrymen, 
who were fighting lor their altars and their 
homes, guided and directed by a General in 
whom they had the most unbounded confi 
dence, sent forth from ready hands and with 
unerring aim, the missiles of slaughter and 
<)* 



of death. Still, the enemy, prepared with 
fascines and ladders, pushed on with a de- 
termined air, and a precision and discipline 
worthy of a better enterprise. But, now 
within reach of the small arms of the assail- 
ed, they felt the effect of the rifle of the 
hunter, which was levelled with practised 
hands, while the opened batteries sent forth 
the thunder of our artillery. The column 
of the invaders faltered, but was again urged 
on, but only to their destruction. The 
American arms triumphed over the power 
of the enemy. The hardy sons of the west, 
scarcely organized, and with but little train- 
ing, thus covered themselves with glory in a 
conflict with veterans in battle far superior 
to them in number. 

Who in this intrepid, skilful and masterly 
defence, was the ruling — the controlling 
spirit? To whom did the people, in their 
extremity turn, with hope and in an abiding 
confidence in his discretion, address and va- 
lor ? The public eye was fastened but upon 
one, the general anxiety suggested but 
one, and the public safety required it of that 
one, to conduct the operations which might 
be deemed necessary to their defence. It 
was then, the immortal Jackson, responsive 
to his country's call, assumed the command, 
and victory perched upon his banners, as she 
was wont, whether he was exposed to the 
tomahawk of the ruthless savage, or direct- 
ing in civilized warfare. To him was our 
country indebted more than once, for her pro- 
tection, and our citizens forthe preservation 
of their homes and their fortunes. His fame 
enduring through trials which it is seldom 
the lot of man to encounter, will increase 
in its passage to remote posterity. Distin- 
guished as a chieftain, he was no less so as 
a statesman. Belonging to no single section, 
he lived for and belonged to the entire coun- 
try. In future conflicts, the memory of his 
address will bring a m^igical influence; and 
in peace, his sa^e maxims will always be 
regarded. Age seemed not to dim the clear- 
ness of that intellect which grasp?d the po- 
licy and defined the constitutional rights of 
the people, and cherishing to the last the 
true interests of his country, whose honor 
and prosperity he had contributed so much 
to secure, his dying words were for her con- 
tinued advancement and the preservatioi, of 
her entire soil. His name placed hish upon 
the scroll ol fame, will ever be synonymous 
with patriotism ; and his memory, ileep and 
lasting in the hearts of freemen, in defence 
of whose immunities he was ever willing and 
ready to shed his last drop of blood, will in- 
sjiirc a laudable emulation in the land to 



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»how ibe cni,:acy of an adherence to funda- 
mental and changeless principle. 

On tbit day, calling bs it doei in vivid 
sketch, the scnes w bich made it dear to us ; 
bringing alto to our minds the character oi 
him who so recently has been taken from us 
amid tbe burnmg tears of the bereaved and 
lameotmg nation, and awaking the recol- 1 
lection of Lis untirmg ener^iy to preserve 
ibe purity and inleKnty of our republ.c.in 
institutions when corruption, e'lded by the 
sunshine of g>-neral acquiescence, was con- 
suming tbe substance ol the land and endan- 
gering «ven tbe hberJy we enjoy — it is not 
inappropriate to cooKratuUte ourselves upon 
tbe condition in which our republic row 
stands. anJ to breathe ib< hope to which all 
rr.u-' Ireely respond, that tb- fljw of time 
iii.n make no change in the bold and d.-ter- 
.Timed spirit of our people, their love of 
freedom, and in their appreciatio.i of tbe 
liehts of man; in the resources of our con- 
' ' as in war ; and in that 

ii must surely result fmrn 
dii udiieience (u that Virtuous and patriotic 
precept, which dil.ctg our a\iiiig for tio 
tiling that 14 not clearly right and our tub- 
fnitttiig to nothing that u vfrong. Such 
.should be the aspiration of every sound re- 
jwMican And be, who is at all conversant 
with the Ameiicin feelings, as ibey aie now 
beinp displayed in reference to the i.ational 
boner, cannot but bf impressed witb the 
conviction, that the sons of aires who " mu- 
tually pledged to eacho'.b>>r their lives, their 
fortunes and their sacred honor," are not 
unworthy the neb, tbe invaluable inheritance 
they enjoy. 

Beholding, too, at the bead of afTairs— the 
manarfement of which requires the keenest 
forecast— the ripest statesmanship — the most 
uiishakeable composure and unb-nding in 
legrity — oni-, who, embiud with the patriot- 
ic ardor oi him Irom whom he received his 
knowledi"-? of th» preceps of true govern 
rnent. and fearless in the expression of his 
sentiments upon every qii»stnn of national 
concern, will reflect, with faultless fidelity, 
the known will of the toiling mass, we see 
forfshadowcd our increased prosperity and 
the blessings which it invariably ensures. — 
El<vated by the free choice of bis (fllow- 
citizens, to the distinguished olRoe of Piesi 
dent of this extended and still growing r" 
public, he is obedient to the Heaven-sent 
maxim that governments are instituted (or 
the governed. Respected by foreign nations, 
who recognize in our Chief Kxecutive all 
the el.'ments of greatness, and beloved by 
a contiJiiig and united constituency, neither 
the bland iijhnfients nor the menaces of the 
former, can attract or restrain him from the 
main;eiiaiice of the ascertained rights ol the 
latter. Of what avail is the refinement of 
European statesmanship against incorrupti- 
ble houtsty and unwavering determination ? 
Under bim, has tbe lone star been added to 



our bright national galaxy. The land upon 
which its few and feeble rays were wont to 
shine, reclaimed from misrule and confusion 
by tbe hardy adventurers from our own soil, 
has row been re-annexed to the Union, from 
which it never should have been severed, 
and the benign influences of our free institu- 
tions have acquired their former extent. — 
Although trans-allantic jea'ousy, reused by 
our growing greatness in the vast (omily of 
nations, practised its cunningly contrived 
-themes of diplomacy, and insinuated as to 
tbe power which an enlarged military ma- 
rine could brms ; jet, neither the former 
perplexed or embarrassod, nor the latter de- 
layed the ratification of that solemn cove- 
nant which two sovereignties have n clear 
and admitted right to seal. Brooking no 
interlerence in affaiis exclusively our own, 
the American spirit is indignant and rises at 
every approach And, while carelul not to 
interpose objections to the policy or nghia 
of other powers the elevated patriotism of 
our land uill resist, with a united strrngth, 
the dictation of strangers, whether upon a 
question of mere expediency, or of interna- 
tional law. Ot this, the past will furnish 
no little evidence. This may be attested by 
the emphatic tone of this vast people, during 
the last few mon'bs, throu:>hout the length 
and breadth of our coii'ederacy. The sym- 
paiies here were early enlisted in behalf of 
Texas, struggling to be free. She was 
watched wib a solicitude which evinced the 
strength of our love of liberty. 'I he bond- 
age 01. ce thrown off she stood forth n na'inn 
amid na'ions, entitled to a recognition of her 
independence. She has now blended her 
d^siirsy with our own, and p-ace yet per- 
vades our land. Thus to foreign arrogance 
did our enliahlened President teach a solemn 
lesson, which will not be unheeded, nmi thus 
has tho dignity of the republic been asserted 
and vindicated. 

I'rue to our interests and our rights, be 
seeks to plant tbe flag of our Union upon 
the dis'ant plains of Oregon, that under its 
broad folds that protection may be found 
which it is always sure to afToid Our 
countrymen who, in the pursnil of such a 
happiness as tbe most remcte West can 
yield, have crossed the R icky Mountains and 
settled upon the yet unredeemed soil ol that 
territory, are enlitb-d to the benefit of our 
laws th'Te, as well as those who dwell in 
crowded cities in the Middle or Atlantic 
States; and inadeqiiate to its legitimate and 
admitted ends would government be, if it 
did not extend its protecting arm over its 
citizens, whether they throng the highways 
of a busy nr.e'ropolis or comprise a sparsely 
srattered population on the yet unreclaimed 
Western soil withm < ur borders. And see- 
ing as we do our title to that vast domain, 
" clear and indisputable," as well could we 
dispose ol or part with the cultivated banks 
of the Delaware as the ocean-bound coast of 



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Oregon or the unimproved shores of the Co- 
lumbia river. If such a right can be at all 
admitted, it must apply as well to the one 
as to the other. A transfer of allegiance, 
without the consent of the citizens interest- 
ed, can never be sanctioned or permitted — 
for it would be at war with those well under- 
stood principles which, to overlook or repu- 
diate, would mar the harmony of that beauti- 
ful and cherished system of government, 
which in future time will prove the admira 
tion of the world. 

May the stars and stripes of our glorious 
ensign soon gladden the hearts of our brethren 
in that far-off region — may they soon know 
the nation's care, and realize the blessing of 
political liberty in equal degree with the 
rest of their countrymen. 

Above all sectional preferences, and re- 
garding With the same watchful interest 
every portion of our wide spread land, he to 
whom the American destmy has been com- 
mitted, has spoken with a voice of blended 
wisdom, humanity and patriotism, in behalf 
of the daring and toiling pioneers and settlers, 
who, relying upon the honor of their coun- 
try, migrated beyond the Rocky Mountains, 
and made the wilderness their home. Where 
will it not be heard? The toiling millions, 
in thunder-shouts, most cordially approve it, 
and their desire will be carried out and en- 
forced. 

Added to the resolute assertion of our ter- 
ritorial rights, the moral tone of our commu- 
nity has been improved. The wild and rest- 
less spirit of speculation, so hazardous to the 
peace and happiness of society, is now at 
rest. The doctrine of accountability, so 
wholesome, if not necessary, to the general 
safety and quiet, now finds many friends. — 
'1 he affairs of Stale, conducted as they are, 
by a master-mind, involve in their manage- 
ment no wasteful expenditure of the public 
treasure, but on the contrary, are marked by 
an economy in coincidence with the popular 
feeling and expectation There is now no 
impunity to offences, against which the law 
should be made equally to bear. The latilu- 
dinarian who brings every thing within the 
purview of the constitution, ihns to prei)are 
(or the establishment of a great central 
power, rnuit now give place to the strict 
constructionist, who can discover in that in- 
valuable instrument every thing that is neces- 
sary to the carrying out of the purposes of 
our conledracy, without violating the in- 
herent and retained rights of the Stales. The 
great monied power, which for years threat- 
ened the stability of the goveinment whose 
operations it repeatedly etiibarasseil, has been 
brought beneath a proper control, and shall 
no longer corrupt the elective franchise — 
tamper with legislaluies.and defeat while it 
mocks, the intentions and wi■^hes of the peo- 
ple. Thus does James K. Polk rtdeetn the 
pledges of the Democracy of the Union — 
thus does he confirm the diseernm'.-nt and 



intelligence of the great republican party, 
which affiliated by a love of political princi- 
ple, selected him as its representative, and 
then in defiance of the firm and undaunted 
resistance of their antagonists, under every 
variety of name and pretension, elected him 
to the highest post of the nation. If before 
his election it was forgotten by some that he 
had upon many occasions occupied most con- 
spicuous positions in the public eye, and for 
years been a target for the shafts of calumny 
and political hatred, the time is not far oQ', 
if it has not yet come, when the successful 
maintenance of the national honor, dignity, 
glory, and happiness, will cause the entire 
American people with heartfelt emotion to 
exclaim, that as a patriot and a statesman 
they do now, if they did not before, l/iow 
James K. Polk. 

Selecting, as the Baltimore Convention 
did, a most distinguished citizen for the 
chief executive chair, they were not less 
fortunate in iheir choice of a Vice Presiden- 
tial candidate, and the ratification by the 
people, at the polls, of the nominations there 
made, confirmed the wisdom of the Con- 
vention that put them forth. As citizens of 
Pennsylvania, we cannot but rejoice at the 
elevation of any of her enlightened sons, 
and when the knowledge of his personal and 
political virtues, acquired by us amid the 
scenes best calculated to develope them, is 
confirmed by the general reputation of that 
son lor qualifications adequate to any emer- 
gency in state affairs that might arise, we 
should not hesitate to exp-ess those honest 
and manly feelings which that confirmation 
has inspired. 

George Mifflin Dallas was born in the city 
of Philadelphia, on the 10th day of July, 
1792. The second son of Alexander J. Dal- 
las, who occupied a distinguished position 
among the advocates that adorned the legal 
profession, and in various conspicuous posts 
of public trust evinced an enlarged states- 
maiiship and a devotion to the principles and 
policy of the republican party — the qualities 
of the sire are reflected, with remarkable 
fidelity, by the son. Well grounded in the ru- 
diments of his vernacular and the classic 
tongues in this immediate vicinity, at the 
age of 14 he became a student at Princeton 
college, where he soon won the affections of 
his com|)anions by the many generous and 
manly traits of his character, and continued 
until 1810 when he was graduated with the 
highest honor of his class. His parting ora- 
tion, replete with elevated sentiment and 
refined feeling, gave early promise of elo- 
quence and of laste, which in his mature 
yeais has been fully redeemed, and at the 
same time evinced an acquaintance with 
the human character which is rarely found 
in one so young. On leaving the accademic 
shades, he was registered as a student in the 
office of his faiher, and although in the in- 
tervals of arduous and intense application, he 



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toucbe<l occsiionally upon light liienturr, 
yet be lost no time in seekinjj and fomiliar- 
izina himself witb those pri/jciplet ol juris- 
prudence ot which ha became, in after 
years, to able and eloquent an expounder. 

Admitted to the bar about a year after the 
doc'aration ot war with Great Kritain his 
attention to bis prolessioo was merely nom- 
inal. The rail to arms which resounded 
throughout our land was promptly resp<inded 
to by him, and ho was at once uniformed 
and equipped for personal service in ihe 
field, but when President Madison appointed 
Albert rJallalin a Commissioner to repair to 
St. Petersburg, with ihe view to negotiate 
a peace under the auspices of the Russian 
Kmperor, yielding to the kind and pressing 
invitations that were extended to him, he 
became the private and confidential Secre- 
tary of that F.uvoy. VisitinSt »• he did, the 
principal countries of Europe, he had opi>or- 
tufiities which be embraced, of commingling 
with those master spirits who were supposed 
to be capable of gu din? and governing the 
world; and when, in Augyst, ISll, he re- 
liirned to the United States bearing the de- 
spatches from the American Commissioners 
at CJhent, he brought with him an increased 
attachment to our republican institutions and 
a renewed love of country. Remaining 
some time in Washington to assist in the 
arduous duties of the Treasury to which bis 
father had been called, und whose disturbeil 
condition required the aid of superior ability 
to settle, he returned to Philadelphia where 
he resumed or rather began the actual prac- 
tice of the law. Owing lo the death of his 
esteemed father, which soon after occurred, 
be was deprived of the benefit of bis great 
prof'Ssional assistance and forced to throw 
himself upon his own individual energies, 
and being appointed in 1S17, the Deputy of 
the Attorney General, he displayed a skill 
in Ihe management of criminal cases which 
bespoke an intimate knowledge of that in- 
teresting branch of jurisprudence, to which 
ever since he has given an occasional atten- 
tion, and as counsel of Governor Findlay, 
whose doings were subjected to legislative 
investigation, he exhibited a firmness, ca- 
pacity and adilress worthy of an older mind, 
and acquired a standing in his profession 
which might liave been envied by many of 
its more practised member.-. Although tlili- 
gent and untiring in the pursuit of his avoca- 
tion, he was not unmindful of those political 
questions which from time lo lime arose. 

Our country immediately alter the war 
which had been waged and conducted to a 
glorious issue by a Democratic admmistra- 
tion, presented an empty treasury and the 
usual effects of a disturbed trade and a sus- 
pension of commercial intercourse. These 
CO isequences — themes of a elaborate com- 
ment for the enemies of freedom, were 
spread forth exullingly in glowing coloisand 
represented as the offspring of Democratic 



! rule. The Federalists of onr land, of whom 
none were more clamorous and unpatriotic 
than those of Pennsylvania, forgetimg that 
the natiiinal honor should even at the can. 
nons mouth be asserted and maintained, and 
for its sacrifice no resulting peace could 
atone, and regarding the success of our arms 
as a vindication and triumph of the Demo- 
cratic principle, evinced that same degra- 
ding spirit which made them falter, when 
appropriations necessary to sustain the strug- 
gle, were suggested after they had lailed in 
I their unhallowed endeavers to prevent the 
war. Faithful to their principles and poli- 
cy, their abhorrence of Democracy forbade 
them to discountenance, if they did irot en- 
courage, that traitor Convention which as- 
sembled at Hartford, while Ihe fleets of thi» 
' enemy were hovering off our coasts — ami on 
the restoration of peace lo the country, to 
; scoff at the valor of her sons and denounce 
th« motives which had led lo the temporary 
embarrassments that were experienced. 

Against such antagonists did the great Re- 
publican party rise. From the hill-top and 
the valley — tbe high roads and tlie by paths 
did the voice of Democratic enthusiasm go 
forth in vindication of our country, whose 
glory is ever dear lo the patriot heart, wheth- 
er she be "right or wrong," and amongst tbe 
foremost of her able champions was our 
' eloquent townsman, who, on the lib of July, 
; 181G. surrounded by the assembled D»mo 
' cr.tcy of Philadelphia, exclaimed—" While 
I ibus under the directing auspices of a Demo- 
I cratic administration, the anient, adventurous 
and persevering soldier of the United Stales 
I repelled Ihe aggressions of a foe meditating 
! subjugation and marking the track of his 
career ' wilh plunder and fire, ' and while 
laboriously pursuing enery national object — 
: the redress ol our injuries or the vindication 
of our honor — it is somewhat humiliating to 
I reflect that a dissatisfied, restless poriion of 
; our community adopting all ihe artifice, and 
exhibiting all the falsehood of faction, pre- 
I pared with inexplicable malignity, to involve 
! us in the distraction of separation and the 
! miseries ol domestic war. The times, in- 
I deed, were propitious for treachery, and an 
I age might not again present so flattering an 
; opportunity togratify Ihe aspiration of party 
ambition and the views of personal aggran- 
' dizement, 

' Waitingr till discord havoc cries, 
In hope, like Cntaline, to rise 
On anarchy lo power. ' 
Contracted as tbe sphere of Federalism has 
become, and widely as the pure and simple 
principles of Democracy prevail, it may be 
well to caution go limited a minority against 
the dangers of political intemperance and a 
too heedless pursuit of parly ascendency. — 
There is a point at which provocation as- 
sumes the character of defiance, and tol- 
eration degenerates into spiritless acquies- 
cence." 



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Early imbued with tiie principles of the 
Democratic party, believing them to lie at 
the (oiindation of our government and ever 
regarding their maintenance as necessary to 
a wholesome administration of State affair* he 
lost no occasion to co-operate with his fellow 
citizens in their exposition and enlorcemenl. 
Wielding a ready and an able pen his contri- 
butions to our party newspapers, as well as 
his harangues to the pP0j)le in their mass 
meetings, were marked by the boldness with 
which he asserted the Democratic sentiment 
and the strength of argument with which he 
illustrated its correctness and conduciveness 
to the popular happiness. Alter a long 
period of Democratic ascendency in Penn- 
sylvania the Federal party at length came 
into poaer. Proscription then, as ever, 
followed its ascent, and with it that train ol 
evils which always vi'aits on such uprising. 
To baffle and defeat the zeal and enterprise 
of the opposing party Mr. Dallas brought to 
bear his every energy, and with a vigilance 
that knew no slumbering called the yeo- 
manry to the rescue and bade them to be 
tirm. And when the efforts of the Republi- 
cans were unsuccessful the announcement of 
that sad result Uas but a signal for renewed 
exertions, which continued with proper 
direction and untiring perseverance until the 
elevation to the Gubernatorial chair of John 
Andrew Shultz redeemed eur good old Com- 
monwealth from misrule and abuse, and re- 
stored its affairs to a sound and wholesome 
administration. 

Long had the Republican party of our 
commonwealth entertained towards the hero 
of New Orleans sentiments of respect and 
veneration. The firmness and decision ol 
his character, together with the faithlul and 
distinguished manner in which he had dis- 
charged the various civil trusts which had 
been committed to him, attracted to him the 
general affection and caused the popular eye 
to be turned upon him with no common in. 
tensity. Successful in the field, he had been 
equally so in the less brilliant but quite as 
serviceable sphere o( civil action His high 
position, acquired by merit and efficient ser- 
vice in his country's behall, pointing him 
out as a fit successor to James Monroe, the 
popu'ar feeling was overwhelming in the ex- 
hibition of its force, and bent upon its grati- 
fication. Entertaining as he did sentiments 
akin to those of the people, and in a desire 
always cherished to see their w'ishes fully 
and faithfully carried out, our own Dallas 
took a most conspicuous part in the glorious 
enterprise which resuUed. In the Conven- 
tion, where the merits and (]ualilications of 
that enlightpned ciliz-^n and victorious gene- 
ral were eulogized not discussed, his various 
and oft recognized claims were portrayed 
with a master-tongue of eloquence by our 
beloved townsman, who also, m an ably and 
conclusively written address to the country, 
spread forth the reasons which had impelled 



to his nomination. The House of Represen- 
tatives having in defiance of all considera- 
tions of justice, and with a marked contempt 
for the sovereign power — the only true foun- 
tain of legitimate authority — the people 
themselves, given the Presidency to Mr. 
Atldtns, the succet'ding four years served 
only the more effectively to concentrate 
public opinion in favour of Gen. Jackson, 
and when in 1S28 he received the suffrages 
of 15 States, the majority in this Keystone 
of the Federal arch was increased beyond 
50,000. 

Durinz this interval, the city of his birth 
honored Mr. Dallas with the Mayorality — 
a mark of confidence unexpectedly received 
as it was richly merited, lor, in consequence 
of Federal ascendency, it had seldom been 
bestowed upon a citizen of his political opin- 
ions. On the election of Gen. Jackson, he 
was appointed to the office of District Attor- 
ney ol the United States, in which position 
he evinced in the weighty and important 
trials that were submitted to his guidance, a 
professional acumen, an extent of legal learn- 
ing, and increased skill, which gave assu- 
ranee that the interests committed to his 
charge were well and safely confided, and 
enhanced his reputatiou as a professional 
man, which each succeeding year contributed 
to augment. In 1831, a vacancy having 
occurred in the representation of Pennsylva- 
nia in the Senate of the United States, the 
Legislature elected Mr. Dallas to that high 
post. In this elevated and extended sphere, 
where mind soon finds its appropriate place, 
and mere pretension soon shows its hollow- 
ness, he early took an enviable position. — 
And, although ap{)earing in a legislative hall 
for the first time, he was on no occasion 
backward in the discussions of that august 
and honorable body, but wi'h a manly energy 
and becoming zeal, he disclosed, with the 
commanding eloquence so peculiar to him, 
his well matured opinions, which whether 
upon a question of tariff arrangement, of 
home or loreign policy, or of grave constitu- 
tional Uw, were always marked by a clear- 
ness and felicitj of expression, an aptitude 
of illustration, and a convincing cogency o. 
reasoning. Erijoying to the fullest extent 
the confidence of the Executive, he lent to 
his eventful and glorious administration, the 
aid of a powerlul genius and an intellect 
capable of grasping and unravelling any and 
every matter, however confused and compli- 
cated. On the 3d of March, 1833, his con- 
nection with the Senate ceased, by the 
expiration of the term for which he was 
elected. At his own request, his name was 
not presented to the Legislature, as a candi- 
date for re-election. Anxious to return to 
the pursuits of professional life, from which 
that past excluded him, he had scarcely done 
so, when the then Governor selected him as 
the Attorney General of our Commonwealth, 
in which capacity he inspired a degree of 



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rorfi(lpnc<" and approboti.m which, if fvr 
equallfil, ha« iievrr been surpasinl; and by 
iiiitiriiii; and persevering personal industry 
in the di8cbarv>e of the (unctions of his posi- 
positinii, enhunre-l his already extended 
fime. But, from that important olRce, 
given wiihout solicitation or even request, 
he withdrew on the accession to power o( 
Governor Ritner, and again return-d to pri- 
vate life. Apprisrd of the secft an<l cor- 
rupt mearis by which the Bank of ihe Cnited 
Stati-s was seekinK to become a Slate insti- 
tution— still rememberins the immenie an<l 
pernicious influence which that absorbing 
money-power under a national charier had 
wi^Id>-d, and sensible that its reduction to a 
State institution woulil iiot diminish the con- 
trol it even then was exercisini} throut;hout 
the entire country, h'* at once with a becom- 
ing and manly resolution and a siprit equal 
to the undertaking, roused the people to the 
danger that was impending, and exjnised 
with boldiii'ss and with force, the " malign 
influences" that svere at work to thwart, 
badlo and defeat the grave mandate of free 
men which had been sent lorth in the most 
elTfCtive mode known to our institutions — 
through tWe ballot-box. Yet 8gain»t the 
bondag'! thus corruptly im|H)sed, he labored 
to atFurd relief. 

Taking advantage of the early meeting of 
the Convention to alter the Stale l'on«titu- 
tion, in u letter of singular force and clear- 
ness he expounded the power of that bo<ly, 
enjoying as it did every attribute of sove 
reiiiity, and demonstrated the necessity of 
examining into the frauds which had been 
perpetrated, and of guarding the Common- 
wealth from all invasions of her rights In 
Ihe sufceediiig year he was api«ointed by 
President Van Buren, Envoy Extraordinary 
and Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia. His 
official correspondence while there sUowed 
the concern he felt for the commercial in- 
terests of his country, and an abiiiing d'sire 
to preserve the full extent of our territories. 
His opinion upon the Caroline outrage, soon 
alter the intelligence of its perpetration was 
received by him, displayed the indignation 
of the patriot and his hope that no impunity 
would be awarded to it. Recognizing "the 
searchless shelter of our flag," he held that 
no encroachment upon it should go unre- 
venged. 

Although distant from the soil of his warm 
affection, yet near and dear to him was Ihe 
national honor, and he in common with his 
countrymen felt the blow that was aimed at 
if. As the accredited representative of this 
Republic near that gigantic despotism, he 
showed those substantial qualities of which, 
in an eminent degree, he is the possessor, 
and while bis manly bearing and ailmitted 



abilities enhanced in the Czar of all the 
Russias his respect for the only really free 
i.ation upon the earth's broad surface, his 
close and unwearied attention to the objects 
of his mission gained him the applause of the 
government he repiescnted. On his return 
to his home he again betook himselt to the 
pursuit of his profession, and although sub- 
sequently Mr. Van Buren tendered to him a 
seat in the Cabinet, yet he persisted in his 
resolve to continue in private life. Thus 
determined, hi.s well known high legal 
attainments and his sound and convincing 
eloqaence again attracted a large and lucra- 
tive practice. Unwearied in his industry in 
the periormence of professional duly, he was 
far upon that narrow pathway 'hat leads to 
independent fortune, when his countiy, fami- 
liar with his worth, aware of his thorough 
knowledge of her tree institutions, and as a 
mark of confidence in his integrity as a citi- 
zen and a statesman, called him with a firm 
and potential voice from the grateful shades 
of private life to the Vice Presidency of the 
Union. 

During the campaign which resulted in 
bis election, distinguished as it was by an 
ascerbity of feeling and a heat of temper into 
which error, with its concomitants, too 
generally betrays our opponents, be with a 
serenity and composure that ever mark the 
elevated mind, pursued the even tenor of his 
professional way. undisturbed by the storm 
which raged, for his confi^lence in the people 
assured him that they could subdue and bring 
it beneath their control. Without a spot or 
blemish upon his moral disc he shines as one 
of the noblest works of Heaven; pure and 
iinexceptionabi- in political character, he is 
worthy Ihe high station to which the sufTra- 
ges of his countrymen hav» assigned him. 

As ihe early nnd coii-loul friend of our now 
sinter Texni — the steady and unfaltering- cham- 
pion of OrcKoii — and the streniioiiit and iin- 
eompromising foe of a Nationil Bank, he has 
been approved t-y the voice of the i-ounlry. — 
Coinciding in sentiment with our illiisirious 
President, upon every question involving llie 
national honor, pro«periiy an<l happines;*, he 
will continue li. bring to bear his great energies 
to sustain the niea:*ures of the administration. 
"Unremittingly onward" as must be our na- 
tion's course, it will, Ml some degree be ascribed 
tothat conle^t for pure, sound and changeless 
pnni-ipic which resulted in the elcv.Tiioii of 
'Polk and Dallas" to the lirsl and second ollice 
in the gill of a free and patriotic people— and 
when, at perhaps no distant time, the "Decla- 
ration of Independence" shall be found to be, 
in reality, "n (it canopy for a full continent,' the 
shouts ol millions upon the then extended "area 
of freedom," will proclaim in thunder tones the 
comiile ion of that Heaven-directed elfort whose 
aim is ihe extension of our tree constitution, 
over that vast soil which nature designed should 
be occupied but by one people. 



APPENDIX. 



Letter from Hon. G. M. Dallas to the Young 
Meri's Democratic Association. 

Gentlemen ; — I have received with great 
gratification your letter, writien as a Commit- 
tee of the " Young Men's Uemoeratic Associa- 
tion of the city and county of Philadelphia," in- 
viting me to a public dinner on the Fourth of 
July next. Had not an engagement elsewhere 
prevented me I should have joined your cele 
bration with peculiar pl«asure. You will olilige 
me by preserting my cordial salutations to the 
Association, with my regrets at being absent 
Irom their festivity. 

Three new members are on the threshold of 
our national confederacy — one of them an inde- 
pendent foreign sovereignly, voluntarily annex- 
ing herself to our glorious Union. Of a truth 
this 4th of July is worthy of the oneof '7d. Could 
it have entered into the hearts of our sires 
but seventy years ago, that the llepublic they 
were founding would, at this period, embrace 
such vast and various regions as Florida, Iowa 
and Texas ? Does it enter into the heart of 
any one of you, young Democrats, that you 
mav yet, fraternize in reading the Declaration 
of Independence on the 4th ot July, with fellow 
citizens from Mexico, Ctilifornia, Canada and 
Cuba? Let but the progressive march of 
virtuous liberty be unimpeded and such an 
event may be anticipated by all of you. Accept 
my renewed thanks for your invitation and join 
in the following brief toast if you approve it. 

Tke Declaration of Independence — A fit cano- 
py for a full continent. 

I am, sincerely and respectfully, 
Your fi lend and lellow citizen, 

G. M. DALLAS. 

28th June, 1845. 
To J. N. Cardozo, Secretary ; H. J. Horn, T. H. 

Jaques. E. B. Sohnabel, J M. Davis, W. R. 

Power,' C. S. Whiteman, E N. Stagers, T. 

B. Lovaire, J. Kames, H. McGoldrick. 

Letter frOKi the Hon. G. M. Dallas to the 
Young Men''s Democratic Association. 

Gentlemen : — Profoundly convinced that the 
"pure principles of democracy, which consti 
tute the essential and lirm foundation of our 
Republic," can have no more true and e/Hcient 
champions than are to be found among the 
members of the "Young Men's Dem(.cratic A>- 
soeialion of the City and County of Philadel- 
phia,'" 1 accept with pride the honorary mem- 
bership to which you have thought me worthy 
of election. 

The permanency of virtuous freedom de- 
pends on the spirit and devotion of the great 
mass o( pure hearted citizens now rising to in- 
lluence, cherish and direct our politicdl institu- 
tions, keeping the love and veneration ot their 
country uiitai ited bv personal or prurient tac- 
tion. Our young Democrats may justly claim 
to be the mainstays of a system of government 
than which none cm be loriiied more promis- 



ing to the loftiest aspirations, broadest cJiarities 
and brightest glories of humanity at laree. Do 
self-poised in conscious rectitude of purjmse, and 

</te« UNREMITTINGLY OKWARdI 

Faithfully, your obedient servant, 
G. M. DALLAS. 
20th November, 1845. 
To Jno. M. Sims, T. B.Florence, E. C. Lam- 
bert, Jno. McKibbin, Thos. S. Fernon, Gom- 
mittee. 

Belmont Hall, Schooley's Mt.; ) 
New Jersey, July 24, 1845. ) 

My Dear /Sir.— The message personally en- 
trusted to your care by General Jackson shortly 
before his death, and transmitted to me in your 
letter of the 12th inst., has been received with 
much sensibility; and you must permit me to 
express a very gratelul sense of the civility 
shown in presenting this welcome proof of my 
having reiained to the last the confidence and 
esteem of one so justly venerated. 

I first saw Gen. Jackson at my father's house 
in Washington during the winter of 1815-16, 
and then, as a young man, yielded with enthu- 
siasm to the impression of his military exploits 
and the equally attractive peculiarities >A his 
conversation and manner. The wound in his 
arm was at that time troublesome to him, and 
it was probably the earnestness with which, m 
order to relieve his pain, I begged him to con- 
sult an eminent surgeon of Pliiladelphia, that 
drew his regards towards me. It was part cl" 
his nature to leel and to reciprocate, at once 
every shew of good will, however simple and 
insignificant; and it may not be wide of the 
nrark to attribute the warmth of his words at 
the end of thirty years, as you have reported 
them to me, to this lurking sentiment ol kind- 
nes-. 

Let me tell you an incident of that day which 
is as distinctly before me, as if it had happened 
four and twenty hours ago, and which had in it 
i-vmeX\\\ng Jaci:soi>ian. Afier the dinner cloth 
was removed, conversation became animated, 
especially on topics of the recent war. Ol 
course all (elt eager to hear the victorious Gen- 
eral say something of his detence of New Or- 
leans. He was, however, obviously suirering, 
and had gradually, with one hind steadying the 
injured limb, stretched himscll' low and deject- 
edly in his chair. He seemed unwilling or un- 
able to accept the indirect challenge to satisly 
curiosity. 

Suddenly some one made, as it were, a casual 
comment upon the conduct of the Creoles, and 
mv lather added that he learcd from w hat he had 
heard, that his old (rieiid. Col. Toupard, must 
have gone wronfr. "I'V.? .v?r. yf.s," exclaimed the 
chief, at last roused, slowly erecting his (iicure, 
and extenduisr his hand with a signiUiant ges- 
ture — ^'Yes.so icroiig, that I hud ordered him. 
Consul as he was, brought hf-fore me, and would 
have oriler-d his krad strnc/ jff, hiiC — and he 
instantly lowered his voice, as if siih<liied by 
the image in his mind — "i«f that 1 saw Ids mu- 



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tUat'fi form, aid rtmfmhfred l/iat he tuul lost an 
armin thectn.^e o/tkiKeioliiliou." It wa« a 
haMy flash tbat perhaps ((ave lre»h nruteiie-s 
Xo his wound and he ^ank asain silenl in his 
«eat— at that moment I urged Dr. l'li)> ck upon 
him, and he sraileJ at the nnpulso ol my youth- 
ful sympaihv. 

You will have noticed in the conversation 
menliocied in yonr letter, evidence ol a trait 
ol' charat ter not usually ascntwd 'o (Jenernl 
Jackton, but which, notwithstanding. I alFum 
bim to have po«*e«s«d ; be was, m a rem irka- 
ble decree, tolerant oi' opposition, when he 
knew It losprine Iroin a senj^eol'duly. 

It fell to mv lot, while cnyiiKed ih my only 
lour ol' leeiidative service, to vote on more m-- 
casions than one, reluctantly, but rcsoliitelv, ns 
an iii»iriifted Senator airainHt certain lavoriie 
portions ot his IVesuleniinl policy. While I 
was doing so, our personal and poliliral inter- 
course experienced not the slighie*l interrup- 
tion : he never (or a moment, or by the lea-l 
su(5j?e»tion, seem>id to think it possible forme 
to a>*l otherwise— not a look ol reproach, not 
a word of i)er«ua»ion ; and in giviriK to voii his 
estimate of my Con!>titutional and l)emo 'ratic 
principles, it is clear that h<i had not admitted 
into his brt-asl a shadow of vexalion or doubt. 

To me, lamiliar with the ardor and inlJexi- 
bility ol his public purposes, this readiness to 
acquiesce in the independent disi-harf;e «l 
known duty by his friends, alwa)*!) appeared one 
ol' his n(>ble>t qimlities. 

I am tempted here, merely that I mieht con- 
vince you how higlily I appreciate lheie«limo- 
nial you have otfered, to utter a parrallel that 
has occurred to my retJertions between Jelfer- 
s0!i and Jackson, who, wonderlully alike, were 
tvondcrliilly di'similflr : the former a -parkling 
jewel, fashioned and polished bv Ilie kindred 
hands of literature and philosophy; the latter 
drawn roiijth-hewn (rom ihe dee,ie«t l>ed of the 
republican quarry; bo h pure, both solid, both 
ponderous, and botti indestriic'ible. 

But it does not do to get talking or writing 
thus out of place aboui those, as to whom it is 
impossible to be weary of talking and writing. 
You miKt, thereiore. cxciuin; the garrulity of 
this letter, accept the renewed ns'iirances of 
my sincere ihiink's, and always consider me 
Most truly and reopeclluHy, 

Your oblJKed friend and servant, 

G. M. DALLAS. 
To Capt. Wm. Tyack, New York. 

From Vice President Dullait to the Democran/ 
oftlu City of PhUatelpliia. 

Gentlrmen: — The only duly assigned to me 
by the Con-iiittilion, that of presidiiiij in the 
Senate o( the United States, will prevent my 
acceptincT your invitation to unite with the 
Ueniocrms of the Citv of Philadelphia in their 
celebration of the Thirteenth Anniversary of 
the Battle of New Orleans. 

Our country ha* rarely been placed under 
circumstance* sn prop tious as the present lor 
a commemoralive ol the character and cervices 
of Andrew Jackson. He is but recent I v de- 
ceased, and t'ur hearts are yet warm and lull 
with graieliil remembrances. He has bt-ew sue- j 
ceeded In the Presidential olHcebya statesman, | 
long his friend and favorite, whom the Demo 
cracy chose a* the agent of their restored as 
oeudency, and the times are teeming with inci- 



dent* of foreign and domeslic policy, if a 
nature to invoke, almost irresistibly, in every 
patriotic heart, an appeal to An great principles 
ol action and to the sale authority of iiis ex- 
ample. The Eik'hth of January roines when 
the lessons of ii>> hero's lite bear emphatic ap- 
plication, snd may, lor Ihe common fecuriiy 
and honor, be at once reduced to practice. Is 
It not well, is It not wise, to imitate one who 
invariably succeeded, and whose success always 
Rch'eved something lor the renown i.f the nation, 
or lor the freedom and happiness of the Ameri- 
can masses? Is it not well and wi<e, ns we 
ofler our tributes to his meiiK^ry, to ask ourselves 
oil each of the great political questions for 
solution by the country, how would Jnckson 
have acted ? ilow woiil^ Jackson have decided ' 
Are we invited to the construction of a Iresh 
and more equal scheme for raising revenue to 
delrav the co«t of economical and just govern- 
ment, ifhnt trould UK have done ? Are we ask- 
ed to establi'.ha sale and independent deposito- 
ry of ihe people's contributions, icoiild he, or 
vuii/d iiK not, have inculcated a Cousliitiitonal 
'i'r'iiMiry f Above all, is them an enquiry as to 
ri^;ltt and Ao/ior— territorial riahl and public 
honor— xrherf would hr have jilmittd hin foot ' 
How would he have treated an arrogant demand 
lor our soil, accompanied by a bustle of medi- 
tated coercion ? Kely upon it, that simple tests 
like these, while they prove the sincerity of our 
celeb. alion easily unravel the meshi-s of so- 
phistical and limid policy; and preserve to our 
institiition5, Ihe salutary influence of an approv- 
ed spirit. 

Permit me to ofler you the following toast : 

Jaci.^ott'x muvififrut and fTkaiiiitle.is Ifgacy 
to tke American people — His exa.MPLe! 
1 am, fuithfiilly, 
Your fellow-citizen and friend, 

«. M. DALLAS. 
To Henry M. Phillips, John K. Kane, D. C. 

Skeriett, David H Tucker, jr., and William 

J. Leiper, Committee. 

From Vict Pre.tidetit DalloXy to the Democracy 
Spring Garden. 

Gentlemen .—It will not be in my power to 
join the Democ-rat'C citizens of Spring Garden, 
at their telebration on the 8th inst., aareeably to 
the invitation with which you have been good 
enough to Imaor me. Engaiiemtiits of an ex- 
clusively public character detain me here, and 
oblige me to forego, with much regret, a (esiiv- 
ity which I should otherwise take great pride, 
as well as pleasure in attending. 

Any commemoration of the exploits or vir- 
tues of General Jackson will, for many years to 
come, be gratelul to a people whom he loved 
and served through a lon^ life. We yet of his 
epoch, witness in eveiy sphere ol political 
movement, connecle<l with the foreign or do- 
mestic concerns of our powerful and progres- 
sive nation, the impressions made by his geni- 
us, consinnlly impelled ns it was, by a fervent 
patriotism and a pure Democracy. iNolhing 
that a hero could do, did he leave undone to ex- 
alt the fame of his country ; nothing that a 
slate-man could eflect. did he fail to accomplish 
lor the revival, in its Iwst form, of the spirit of 
constitutional republicanism. Always a man 
of action, he brought the sound theories of our 
sages into practical operation, and felicitously 
seized upon every opporlimily, which the cir- 



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cumstances of his times presented to clear 
away obstriielions artfully placed in tlie path- 
way of advancing and enlarging liberty. He 
was mnch more ihaa a Reformer, he was an 
essential Improver. 

The stale of our public affairs at this morrient 
renders a recurrence to the achievemenis and 
qualities which, alis! now consecrate the lonib 
of the Hermitage, peculiarly interesting and 
important. Celebrate, my friends, his devotion 
to American honor; celebrate, with emphasis, 
his lofty and fearle-s attitude when confronting, 
as our President, ihe foremost of foreign pow- 
eis: celebrate the irrepressible vigor and unde- 
viating fidelily with which he enforced the 
rights and represented the will of our Union: 
celebrate his eagerness to battle with invading 
warriDrs or corrupting wealth : celebrate his 
Iruly American soul thai, as it wrestled with 
the agonies of the parting hour, blazed more 
brightly than ever to indicaie the onward 
course of our institutions and their glory: cele- 
brate these— and, in so doing, give to the pupil 
whom he cherished, now yourhighes-t function- 
ary, the best assurance that he has your hearts 
and voices in approbation of Ihe course whicii 
he has nobly adopted and proclaimed. In such 
celebrations, and for such a purpose, my warm- 
est participation will be with you. 

Accept the following toast: 

2he Beat of Jacksoii' s Drum — Whose reveil- 
le at New Orleans re-echoes at Astoria. 
I am, respectfully and (aithfully, 
Your friend and fellow citizen, 

G. M. DALLAS. 
To the Comraittfe. 

From Vice President Dallas to the Democracy 
of the Northern Liberties. 

Gentlemeii: — I thank you sincerely for the 
eordial and complimentary manF.er in which 
you have requested me to join my Democratic 
fellow citizens, of the Norihern Liberties, at 
their festivity, on the 8ih instant, in commemo- 
ration of the victory achieved by General Jack- 
son at New Orleans; and 1 regret that my of- 
ficial duties render it impossible for me to ac- 
cept the invitation. 

Is it not strange that, at the moment when 
you are celebrating the remarkable triumph 
over a powerful army, by which the American 
people closed their second war with Great Bri- 
tain, our country should be exhorted to surren- 
der an immense expanse of her acknowledged 
territory, rather than in<'ur the dangers of a fresh 
collision with that nation? Fighting, it is true, 
is consonant neither with our institutions, nor 
our habits, nor our policy, all of which are es- 
sentially and wisely pacific; we abhor and 
avoid extensive military establishments ; we 
cultivate assiduously the inild pursuits of 
agriculture, the friendly interchanges of 
tiade, and the cheerful arts oi manufacturing 
and mechanical industry, and we look to 
make ourselves great and happy by the gen- 
tle spread of the free principles that consti- 
tute at once the pride and the blessing of our 
forms of government. But, if force be pushed 
upon us as the arbiter of right, if violeace be 



shadowed fcrih as the mcde lo compel an aban- 
donment of our soil, il the flags of Admirals be 
run up at mastheads, and artillery and steam 
be pompously de|)loyed, what are we to 
say, what aie we to do? Yield? Cower? 
I cannot think it. We might as well go 
back and be dependent Colonists again. — 
We are much stronger than we were thirty 
years ago. Our hands are trebled in num- 
ber. Our untouched resources, in every sort of 
means, are a hundred Ibid greater. Our facili- 
ties fur iiansportalion and concentration are a 
thousand fold. Our fabrics of all descriptions, 
for ll e soldier's or the sailor's use, issue copi- 
ously from our own workshops, and we have 
long ceased to rely lor them on foreign supplies. 
Why is It, then, that we are to yield pnd cower 
now, to aggressions which we resisted, and re- 
sisted vicii rii'usly, long since? Surely, the 
discretio7i oj fear — at best a most doubtful dis- 
cretion— has not grown with our growth 
and sirengihened wiih our strength. Sure- 
ly, we are as willing, in the fulness of pre- 
sent ability, to keep our own out of the grasp of 
Usurpation as we were in 1512. Let it be re- 
membered 1(0, ihdl Great Britain is morally 
and physically weaker, now than then; that 
she has felt no relief from her mountainous in- 
cumbrance of debt; ihat her sway upon the seas 
is no longer exclusive ; that her labor curdles 
into idleness without the aliment of our great 
staple; ihat intestine discontent, derangement of 
traffic and scanty food palsy, in a measure, all 
her energies; that instead of being the centripe- 
tal point of European hope and confidence, she 
is watched with jealousy and aveision by every 
conlinental power; and, above all, let it be 
remembered, that she cannot be unjust and 
rapacious ui the face of Christendom, without 
greatly increasing each of the causes of com- 
parative weakness lo which I have alluded. 
Again, I a=k you, why is it we are lo part with 
established and inconleslible rights more readi- 
ly ano servilely than we have ever before? No, 
Gentlemen, No? He who confesses that our 
title to Oregon cannot be disproved or doubled, 
should persU'ide Great Britain to be jusi, and in 
that way aveit Ihe calamities of war, which he 
both dieads and exaggerates. He will in vain 
strive to alarm the American people into a sur- 
render (aye ! ihal's the word !) to propitiate a 
peace that would, in fact, be no peace, or brief, 
moody, angryand hollow peace. The Bailie of 
New Orleans, annually commemorated, invig- 
orates aniiually our ct iifidence in a good cause, 
and in our capacity lo mainiain il. Oregon be- 
ing ours— for doubl is at last dumb on that — we 
must roll back, and dom up, and disclaim, the 
whole current of An.ericau History since' the 
epoch of independence, before we can permit a 
square rood of its most barren ruggedness to 
be extorted from our fears. 

I of]i?r you, as a toast : 

The Spartan reply to menacing exaction — 
"Come, and take it I" 

And I remain, 'very faithfully. 
Your grateful fellow citizen, 

G. M. DALLAS. 
January, 3, 1846. 

To W. VVilkinson, and others. 




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